A generation forgotten: Kibale families trapped in compensation drought

John Rutandekyire, representing approximately 3,700 evictees, expressed frustration, saying: “We have waited since 1993 for compensation. In the case we filed against the Attorney General, the court ruled in our favour regarding damages to our property in Mpokya.” 

Some of the Mpokya land evictees, part of the South Kibale Forest Reserve and game corridor, who turned up for the verification exercise last Saturday at Kabarole district headquarters. The exercise is being conducted by officials from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit. (Credit: Jonan Tusingwire)