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Museveni vows stronger security against cattle rustlers amid rising raids

18 February 2026, 1:42 pm

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni visiting Janani Luwum’s grave.

By Otim Moses

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged swift action to halt renewed cattle raids in the Acholi Sub-region, following reports of escalating attacks in Kitgum and neighbouring districts.

Speaking during the 49th St Janani Luwum Day commemoration, the President promised enhanced security deployments to protect communities and livestock.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on tackling renewed cattle raids in Acholi Sub-region.

He also thanked Acholi voters for supporting the NRM in the recent elections and pledged to expand wealth-creation programmes at the grassroots level.

Kitgum District Chairperson, Mr Arwai Christopher Obol, said Karamojong raiders have intensified attacks since January in Orom, Orom East, and Kiteny sub counties, heightening the risk of insecurity and poverty in the East Acholi sub-region.

Arwai Christopher Obol on increased cattle raids and insecurity in East Acholi

Arwai also called for the upgrade of Gulu University’s Kitgum campus into a constituent college, noting that land has already been donated and that the campus has produced over 800 graduates since 2011.