Obongi District officials will remove 20 cattle herders starting July 1. These herders control more than 1,000 cattle across the region. President Museveni issued Executive Order No. 2 during 2025 to stop illegal grazing. The order covers Northern, Eastern, and North-Western Uganda areas. Samuel Mpimbaza Hashaka serves as the Resident District Commissioner for Obongi.
Officials have educated all herders about the coming removal process. Multiple meetings took place to explain the presidential directive. The order targets uncontrolled grazing that damages crops and blocks water access. Land fights and animal diseases also spread because of poor grazing practices. Hashaka confirmed that security teams are ready for the peaceful operation.
Police forces and the Uganda People's Defence Forces will help during the removal. The District Security Committee coordinates all security efforts. Operation Harmony has already moved more than 3,100 cattle from Acholi and West Nile regions. Officials want to avoid conflicts during this lawful government action. Cooperation from affected herders remains essential for success.
The July 1 deadline approaches as Obongi joins other northern districts. Government leaders consider this one of their most important recent actions. The operation aims to control land use and manage livestock better. Hashaka stressed that the process will follow all legal requirements. Community safety and peaceful outcomes remain the top priorities.
Officials have educated all herders about the coming removal process. Multiple meetings took place to explain the presidential directive. The order targets uncontrolled grazing that damages crops and blocks water access. Land fights and animal diseases also spread because of poor grazing practices. Hashaka confirmed that security teams are ready for the peaceful operation.
Police forces and the Uganda People's Defence Forces will help during the removal. The District Security Committee coordinates all security efforts. Operation Harmony has already moved more than 3,100 cattle from Acholi and West Nile regions. Officials want to avoid conflicts during this lawful government action. Cooperation from affected herders remains essential for success.
The July 1 deadline approaches as Obongi joins other northern districts. Government leaders consider this one of their most important recent actions. The operation aims to control land use and manage livestock better. Hashaka stressed that the process will follow all legal requirements. Community safety and peaceful outcomes remain the top priorities.
