Kasese Guide Radio
  Stream radio
Menu
Kasese Guide Radio
  2. Livestock
  3. Process begins for cattle keepers to compensate cultivators

Process begins for cattle keepers to compensate cultivators

4 June 2026, 12:51 pm

By Kyamanduma Patrick,

Authorities in Kasese District have commenced the process of compiling an evaluation report that could pave the way for compensation claims against owners of cattle accused of destroying crops and property in Nyakatonzi and Munkunyu sub-counties.

Some Cultivators in their gardens with Police.

According to Mr. Moris Baluku, the Assistant Agricultural Officer for Munkunyu Sub-county, the assessment exercise is aimed at establishing the extent of the damage suffered by affected farmers and determining the value and appropriate course of action.

One hundred ninety-one acres of land have been destroyed by cattle in Nyakatonzi and Munkunyu sub counties in Kasese district, Rapid assessment Report has indicated.

Addressing cultivators after an assessment exercise conducted following the boycott of a mediation meeting by cattle keepers, Mr. Moris said preliminary findings indicated that crops, including maize, soybeans, beans, millet, and groundnuts grown on 191 acres of farmland had been destroyed by stray cattle.

Mr. Moris thanking the farmers for being patient with Cattle keepers as he delivered a brief assessment for items to be compensated for.

The Agricultural Officer for Nyakatonzi Sub-county, Ms. Sylvia Kyakimwa, said the decision by cattle keepers to boycott the mediation meeting would not affect the ongoing assessment and compensation process.

Ms. Sylvia on those missed the meeting and telling farmers why they should stay calm as issues are being handled.

Mr. Isaac Ndyoka, the Local Council III Chairperson for Munkunyu Sub-county, expressed concern that some cattle keepers lease out their grazing land to cultivators, leaving themselves with limited or no pasture for their livestock.

Mr. Isaac asked the Muhumuza Farmers to always coordinate and asked the cultivators to stick on the types of crops they submited that were destroyed by cattle’s even when they are called in court.

He however emphasized that dialogue and mutual understanding between the affected farmers and cattle owners remained crucial in finding a lasting and peaceful resolution to the dispute.