By Augsutine Mumbere,
At least 400 residents from various disputed areas in Kasese District are currently camping at the Mayor’s Garden in Kasese Municipality, expressing frustration over the government’s alleged delay in addressing longstanding land disputes.
The residents, who arrived at the RDC’s office yesterday, came from Nkoko, Ibuga, Kisanga villages in Kitswamba Sub-county, Kabukero in Karusandara, and Rwehingo Village in Nyakiyumbu Sub-county.
Land disputes in Kasese has persisted for years, often pitting cultivators against pastoralists, with tensions at times escalating into violence.
The group, led by their chairperson, Ms. Grace Biira, reported that they have so far registered over 400 people from the affected areas who are awaiting government intervention. Ms. Biira speaking…..
Lt. Joe Walunsimbi, the Kasese RDC who sounded unhappy by those alleging he was biased, called for calm among the affected cultivators now that the matter is being handled by the State Minister for lands, Hon. Sam Mayanja. END.