President Museveni Engages Lango Leaders on Cattle Compensation

Today, President Museveni held a meeting with leaders from the Lango sub-region to deliberate on the long-standing issue of cattle compensation.

During the discussion, I highlighted three key points:

1. Root Causes of Property Loss – The widespread loss of property stemmed from poor governance in the past, particularly the politics of identity, which fueled many of the wars that Uganda endured.

2. Consultation on Compensation Approach – I sought the leaders’ perspectives on the most effective way to structure the compensation program.

3. Step-by-Step Implementation – I stressed that it would be misleading to suggest that all claims can be addressed at once, underscoring the importance of handling compensation in a phased and sustainable manner.

   

In conclusion, we agreed that the leaders would nominate a smaller representative team of about 20 individuals. This group will work closely with me to discuss details and chart a practical way forward for the cattle compensation program.