Kitgum LCV Chairperson Jackson Omona says that they have received a team from the office of the Solicitor General that will work jointly with sub-county community development officers and sub-county chiefs to verify the claimants.
Robinson Onecan Acen (Independent), Charles Onen Sali (Independent), Silver Oyet (Independent), Godfrey Luwo (NRM) and Margret Lamwaka Odwar (Independent) are among those who endorsed the pledge following concerns being raised by voters over the current moves over the status quo of land ownership.
His remarks come just two days after the US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo issued a statement indicating that the US is closely paying attention to the actions of some individuals seeking to impede the democratic processes in Uganda ahead of the 2021 general elections.
Lapyem takes over the office which had been vacant following death of former Vice Chairperson Billy Graham Odongkara. Odongakara succumbed to covid-19 in September this year from Bregma Medical Center.
According to Bishop Kitara, under the campaign the over 600 clergy, catechists and lay leaders affiliated to the diocese that covers Lamwo, Pader, Agago and Kitgum district will visit homesteads to raise awareness against Gender Based Violence.
Richard Ocitti, the LCI Bongo-Laku ward in Tumangu village told Uganda Radio Network in an interview on Sunday that the suspect lured the minor to his room on Friday while she was playing with her friends.
The Kitgum District Police Commander Keith Tommy Eyaku, says that the suspects orchestrated an inter-clan clash that started last night and continued until Thursday before the police quelled the situation.
Amuriat was driven at breakneck speed through Kitgum Municipality in a bid to avoid his entourage and supporters from disrupting President, Yoweri Museveni's campaign in Kitgum Municipality.
The Labongo Amida Sub County LC III Chairperson, Wilfred Nyeko, says the assailants reportedly broke into the couple’s house and hacked Otur to death while his wife was left unconscious with multiple injuries.
Rev Fr. Stephen Raphael Kilama, the Curate Christ the King parish also later stopped NUP from using the facility, saying he had been informed by security that the venue is unsuitable for campaigns.
Charles Ocaya, the Workers Representative at the district council during the council session moved a motion to have a monument erected at the district headquarters to honour the leaders.
Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an interview, Archbishop Odama says the police should keep law and order instead of promoting intimidation that creates insecurity and violation.
The mediation comes nearly six months after a violent inter-clan clash among Pajong clan members that left 16 people with severe body injuries in rivalry over the land in Lyelukwar village in Pela Parish.
According to Acayo, all the gains she made during the 13 years out of captivity have vanished due to the effects of COVID-19. Acayo says she currently has no money to feed her children, adding that she hasn’t been able to pay rent for the past five months.
Aparo says she was caned several times resulting into injuries on her bums, back, legs and hands adding that she was later dumped her at Omiya Anyima Police post minus any medical treatment.
The pilgrims embarked on the long walk of faith on Sunday morning from Holy Rosary Catholic Parish ahead of the 102nd-anniversary prayers for the martyrs held annually on October 20th.
Nyeko says trouble started on Friday when the suspect waited for her husband whom she had sent with an unspecified amount of money to buy food for the family for Independence Day celebrations in vain.
Kitgum Town Clerk, Emmanuel Banya told URN that he wasn’t aware of the allegations. He, however, notes that Municipal officials often issue letters to property owners reminding them to acquire occupancy permits before using them.
