The State House has called for a meeting with stakeholders and district leaders over the ongoing illegal eviction of over 5,000 families in the Hoima district.
The Legal Department of the State House, in a letter dated May 5, 2024, authored by Flora Kincoco, the Principal Private Secretary to the President, scheduled a meeting for June 20 to address the issue.
The meeting will be attended by the State house department officials, relevant district officials, including the District Police Commander (DPC), District Internal Security Officer (DISO), and local leaders.The LC’s have been tasked to carry along necessary documents.
Residents want a thorough investigation into Kasigwa Byenkya, who claims ownership of the land, and his title acquisition. They allege that the community has 2017 been totured, when Byenkya first demanded their eviction.
According to the residents, they have lived on the land since the 1940s and are perplexed by Byenkya’s claim, which is based on a land title he allegedly obtained in 1986. The residents accuse Byenkya of fraudulently acquiring the title and attempting to unlawfully evict them.
In April, led by Godfrey Chomondo, the residents petitioned the Legal Department of the State House for assistance.
The affected families reside in Kabatindule in Kisukuma parish, Kisukuma sub-county, and Hanga and Lengu villages in Bombo sub-county. The land in question spans five square miles and has been the subject of a dispute since 2017 between the residents and Byenkya.
In 2017, the residents protested the deployment of Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers on their land, which had escalated tensions. The soldiers, who had blocked access to the residents’ gardens, were eventually withdrawn following a night protest.
The State House’s involvement is a critical step towards resolving the land dispute and ensuring the residents’ rights are protected.
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