President Museveni blasted cattle herders for causing trouble across northern Uganda. The Balaalo pastoralists let their animals eat crops that belong to local farmers. They block roads leading to important places like the Nile River. Many herders take over land without permission and ignore basic rules about keeping livestock.
The biggest problem happens when cattle destroy food crops that families need to survive. Museveni says the herders bring animals into areas without building proper fences first. Most lack water sources on their land and move cattle during dry seasons. This forces them onto farmland where they damage crops and anger local people.
Some Balaalo have taken control of government ranches without legal permission. The president wants officials to check permits before herders move their animals to new areas. He tells authorities to make sure destinations have enough water and proper barriers to protect nearby farms.
Museveni denies accusations that his orders target specific tribes or ethnic groups. He points to Adyeeri as a good example of someone who farms peacefully without causing problems. This woman grows fruit in Nwoya district and gets along well with her neighbors because she follows all the rules.
Local communities usually solve grazing disputes through traditional methods like fining cattle owners. The system breaks down when some herders bring armed military relatives to back them up. This kind of behavior forces the president to step in with official orders to restore peace.
The biggest problem happens when cattle destroy food crops that families need to survive. Museveni says the herders bring animals into areas without building proper fences first. Most lack water sources on their land and move cattle during dry seasons. This forces them onto farmland where they damage crops and anger local people.
Some Balaalo have taken control of government ranches without legal permission. The president wants officials to check permits before herders move their animals to new areas. He tells authorities to make sure destinations have enough water and proper barriers to protect nearby farms.
Museveni denies accusations that his orders target specific tribes or ethnic groups. He points to Adyeeri as a good example of someone who farms peacefully without causing problems. This woman grows fruit in Nwoya district and gets along well with her neighbors because she follows all the rules.
Local communities usually solve grazing disputes through traditional methods like fining cattle owners. The system breaks down when some herders bring armed military relatives to back them up. This kind of behavior forces the president to step in with official orders to restore peace.
