UGANDA, Kikuube | Real Muloodi News | In a triumphant turn of events, more than 1,000 residents of Mandwiga in Kyangwali Sub-County, Kikuube District, are celebrating the restoration of their land after a prolonged decade-long struggle.
The government’s intervention, facilitated by the Land Fund, has compensated these residents, allowing them to reclaim their homes and properties that were forcibly taken away in 2010.
The saga began in 2010 when the directors of Nkuse Ranchers, including Minister for Public Service Wilson Muruli Mukasa, the late John Bahemuka (then LC-3 Chairperson of Bugambe Sub-County), and James Byegarazo, forcefully evicted the residents from an expansive 860-hectare piece of land.
The eviction was marred with accusations of illegal settlement on the part of the residents, leading to a protracted dispute that disrupted lives and caused uncertainty for over a decade.
The recent development, marked by scenes of joy and emotional reunions, signifies a significant shift in the residents’ fortunes.
Government intervention through the Land Fund has paved the way for compensation, allowing families to return to their respective pieces of land and bringing an end to a long-standing land dispute.
The emotional moments as families re-occupy their land speaks to the profound impact of the Land Fund’s role in restoring justice and providing financial redress to those unlawfully displaced.
The compensation has not only allowed residents to reclaim their homes but has also reinstated a sense of security and stability in their lives.
For the affected residents who endured displacement and uncertainty since 2010, this compensation represents a turning point.
The Land Fund, by stepping in to address the protracted land dispute, has demonstrated the effectiveness of legal mechanisms in ensuring the rightful ownership of property and resolving land-related conflicts.
As the community members jubilantly re-occupy their land, this victory underscores the resilience of the affected families and the positive outcomes achievable through government intervention and legal recourse.
The celebration serves as a significant milestone in the ongoing quest for justice and the protection of citizens’ land rights.
The restored ownership is not merely a legal formality but a poignant symbol of triumph over adversity for the residents of Mandwiga in Kikuube District.
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