By Sekaggya Seka Moses
The Ugandan government has compensated Patricia Linda Nyakairima, the widow of late Gen. Aronda Nyakairima, with Shs11 billion for a disputed piece of land in Kyankwanzi District.
The land, spanning approximately five square miles, covers villages including Kyerere North, Kyerere East, Kiyuni Central, Kiryajobyo West, and Kibanda in Igayaza Sub-County.
The land was initially registered as a private mailo property in 1931 under the name of late Matayo Kidimbo Mpanga.
Gen. Aronda Nyakairima reportedly purchased the land from Gideon Kibirango, although ownership was later contested by Mpanga’s grandson, Ibrahim Lumu.
President Yoweri Museveni intervened in the land saga, directing the government to compensate the widow.
The Shs11 billion compensation has been deposited into Patricia Linda Nyakairima’s bank account, bringing relief to thousands of residents who had been facing eviction.
The compensation aims to settle over 5,000 sitting tenants, commonly known as bibanja holders, who had been facing eviction.
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