Museveni in Soroti to discuss Teso cattle compensation
There are 33,664 claimants that the ministry verified for compensation. However, many are complaining that they have not yet been compensated.
President Yoweri Museveni waves at leaders upon arrival. He is set to engage different leaders on the progress of cattle compensation. (Photo by Godfrey Ojore)
By Godfrey Ojore
Journalists @New Vision
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President Yoweri Museveni is in Soroti in Teso sub-region, to engage different leaders on the progress of cattle compensation.
At the meeting, the deputy Attorney General Jackson Kafusi was set to give a status report on the cattle compensation.
The Deputy Attorney General Jackson Kafusi is set to give a status report of the cattle compensation. (Photo by Godfrey Ojore)
Recently, various Teso leaders expressed dissatisfaction with the payment process for would-be beneficiaries.
There are 33,664 claimants that the ministry verified for compensation. However, many are complaining that they have not yet been compensated.
Kafuzi earlier on Friday said that the ministry has paid 11,056 claimants a total sum of 65 billion shillings.
Altogether in the three regions, Kafuzi said they have paid 158 billion shillings.