AMURU – Land disputes are increasing in Koch Goma sub-county because of bush burning which destroys land boundaries. The chairman of Koch Goma, John Bosco Okullu, said some residents use the dry season to have access to unused land with the intention of owning and later selling it.
Entries Tagged as 'Land Disputes'
Land rows rising in Amuru
February 22nd, 2010 · No Comments
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Lira Municipality rejects psychiatry department
October 17th, 2008 · No Comments
By Omara Elem
LIRA- Authorities in Lira municipality have rejected the plan to construct a psychiatry department in Lira Referral Hospital and vowed never to give land for such developments. The mayor of Lira Municipal Council, Peter Guduzu Owiny, while addressing a section of the hospital authorities in the council hall, said the development did not [...]
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Locals reject Islamic University branch in West Nile
September 17th, 2008 · No Comments
By Gabriel Adrapi
ARUA- The decision by Islamic University in Uganda- IUIU, to establish a study centre in west Nile has been opposed by the population of Arivu Sub County in Arua district.
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Police investigates army MP for land alienation Amuru
July 14th, 2008 · No Comments
By Dominic Ochola
AMURU- Policemen are investigating the saga surrounding the land conflict allegedly blamed on the army MP, Major General Julius Oketta and community residents of Pailyec village in Amuru district.
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Land bill too radical says Arua Bishop
March 20th, 2008 · No Comments
By Ronald Batre – Radio Pacis
ARUA-The bishop of Arua diocese Reverend Fredrick Drandua says the land bill pushed by the government is too radical and cannot help people now.
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Minister barks at Land Bill opponents
March 19th, 2008 · 2 Comments
By James Omara – Radio Unity
LIRA – Omara Atubo, Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has threatened to be the first minister to wage war against anybody who may want to grab lands.
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Kitgum locals appeal on Karamojong raids
March 12th, 2008 · No Comments
By Dan Komakech – Radio Palwak
KITGUM – Residents of Lagoro Sub-County in Kitgum district have requested the government to beef up security in the area to protect them and their property against the Karamojong warriors who are becoming a threat to security in the region.
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Local residents in Pader district reject Land Bill
March 12th, 2008 · No Comments
By Dan.M.Komakech - Radio Palwak
PADER – Locals residents in Pader district have criticized and rejected the land amendment bill saying that the government’s interest is geared towards denying them the right to protect their land.
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Norbert Mao wants a Local Government Forum to bind Acholi districts
March 12th, 2008 · No Comments
By Dominic Ochola - Radio King
Gulu district Local Government Chief Norbert Mao intends to formulate Local Government Forum to bind Acholi districts.
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Bishop attacks government over land bill
March 9th, 2008 · No Comments
By Bob Ogwang – Radio Apac
LIRA - The bishop of Lango has attacked the government over the land bill during a consultative meeting organized by members of the Lango Parliamentary group. The meeting that drew a large crowd in the Lango sub region was meant to gather people’s voice on the controversial Land Amendments Bill to be tabled in parliament.
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