President Museveni banned cattle herders from moving freely across Uganda. The leader signed Executive Order No. 2 on June 1 to stop Balaalo herders from entering northern and eastern regions. He called their activities criminal and harmful to local people. The order makes it illegal for cattle to roam without controls. Officials must arrest anyone who breaks these new rules.
Balaalo herders come from southwestern Uganda and travel with their cattle to find grass and water. Their animals eat crops that belong to local farmers. Fighting breaks out between herders and communities over land rights. People have gotten hurt during these conflicts. District leaders want the herders removed from their areas.
Museveni gave four reasons for the ban. Herders do not build fences around grazing areas or provide water sources for their cattle. Land disputes cause violence between different groups. Some herders block rivers and fishing spots with fences. Cattle destroy food crops that families need to survive.
The president ordered all Balaalo cattle to leave the affected regions right away. A special committee will check if any herders bought land legally. This review will happen only after the cattle go away. Museveni said herders should sell their animals and buy smaller pieces of land in their home areas.
Government officials will work with police and district leaders to enforce the ban. Anyone who breaks the law will face criminal charges. The president wants to stop what he calls unfair treatment of local communities.
Balaalo herders come from southwestern Uganda and travel with their cattle to find grass and water. Their animals eat crops that belong to local farmers. Fighting breaks out between herders and communities over land rights. People have gotten hurt during these conflicts. District leaders want the herders removed from their areas.
Museveni gave four reasons for the ban. Herders do not build fences around grazing areas or provide water sources for their cattle. Land disputes cause violence between different groups. Some herders block rivers and fishing spots with fences. Cattle destroy food crops that families need to survive.
The president ordered all Balaalo cattle to leave the affected regions right away. A special committee will check if any herders bought land legally. This review will happen only after the cattle go away. Museveni said herders should sell their animals and buy smaller pieces of land in their home areas.
Government officials will work with police and district leaders to enforce the ban. Anyone who breaks the law will face criminal charges. The president wants to stop what he calls unfair treatment of local communities.
