By Augustine Mumbere,
A section of farmers from Kihara Ward in Kasese Municipality has petitioned against Mr. Kasereka Pimako, the local council three chairperson for Nyamwamba Division for reportedly grabbing their customary land located in Butsumba –Moro in Kasese Municipality.
Speaking to the Kasese Resident District Commissioner, Lt. Joe Walusimbi and the senior principal legal officer from the office of the President, Ms Suzan Abbo at the RDC’s office yesterday, Mr. Boniface Ndungu, Ms Jane Biira and Mr. John Muhindo among others, allege that Mr. Pimako has unlawfully taken over their piece of land and used his position to deliberately refused to adhere to summons in defense over the matter. Mr. Ndungu, Ms. Biira and Mr. Muhindo speaking….
In a telephone interview later last evening, Mr. Pimako who described the allegations as mere propaganda now that the piece of land has a title and a court judgment in his favor, said he was ready to appear for hearing on 21st May 2025 after his exams. Mr. Pimako speaking….
Ms Abbo later called for calm over the matter whose hearing has been scheduled for May this year. Ms. Abbo speaking…..
He also asked the two parties to avail evidence to support their positions to ease her work. END