Parliament Defers Intervention in Nyakesi Land Dispute Amid Sub Judice Concerns

Parliament has postponed its involvement in the land dispute in Nyakesi E Zone, Lyokango Parish, Nyangole Sub-county, Tororo District, citing the sub judice rule.

The conflict, which revolves around roughly 90 acres of disputed land, has created tension between the Kol-Katandi clan of the Adhola tribe and the Kayoro Katekoko clan of the Iteso tribe.

During Wednesday’s plenary session, the Committee on Physical Infrastructure, represented by Kazo County MP Dan Kimosho, proposed actions aimed at restoring order and protecting the rights of affected residents, particularly those affected by Sylvia Damalie Owori’s actions.

The committee recommended that the government establish clear guidelines for deploying security personnel to private individuals or companies, ensuring adherence to the law, even during private duties.

Dan Kimosho emphasized that Sylvia Damalie Owori should limit herself to the land allocated by the Kayoro Katekoko clan leaders in 2018. Any further land acquisition in Nyakesi ‘E’ Zone should follow legal avenues outlined in the Constitution and the Land Act, Cap 227.

However, the implementation of the committee’s recommendations was postponed after Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa heeded the Attorney General’s advice, stressing the importance of legal procedures.

Tayebwa cautioned against ordering demolitions, highlighting the need to avoid prejudicing ongoing legal proceedings. Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka echoed these concerns, emphasizing the risk of discussing a sub judice matter.

In response, Tayebwa emphasized the importance of gathering further information and guidance, suggesting collaboration with the lands minister to confirm that the matter is not sub judice.