Nakalyowa Hawa, 70, a resident of Kiteredde Village in Bakka Parish, Mende Sub-county, Wakiso District, has appealed to government authorities for urgent help, claiming local individuals are attempting to forcibly evict her from land left by her late husband.
Nakalyowa says the land is the only home she has known for decades and where she has raised her grandchildren. She claims she now lives in fear after alleged threats and attacks linked to the land dispute.
“I am pleading with the government to rescue me from these people who want to evict me from my home. This is the land my husband left for me to raise our grandchildren,” Nakalyowa said.
Nakalyowa accuses Kasule Hussein, whom she identifies as the landlord, of collaborating with businesswoman Barbra Nakamya and sending armed men to intimidate and evict her.
She alleges her crops, including bananas and coffee, were destroyed during confrontations.
“They cut down my crops and destroyed my food. I no longer know how I will survive,” she lamented.
Her husband, Kamulegeya Haruna, stated that he originally allocated her seven acres of land but was allegedly pressured to surrender four acres to Kasule on the promise of a land title for the remaining three acres—a promise he says was never honored.
“I was forced to give up four acres with the assurance of a land title for the remaining land, but that never happened,” Kamulegeya said.
Local residents, led by Ssekitooleko Kamadi, condemned the alleged actions, warning that tensions in the area are rising.
“We condemn this act. The village is living in fear, and blood could be shed if leaders do not intervene quickly,” Kamadi said.
LC II Chairperson Nakabaale Francis acknowledged the dispute, describing it as complex but expressing concern over the treatment of elderly residents.
“It is unfortunate that elderly people who have lived here for decades are being harassed. We need higher authorities to intervene,” Nakabaale said.
Attempts to obtain comments from Kasule Hussein and Barbra Nakamya were unsuccessful, as both declined to discuss the allegations when contacted.
Nakalyowa now fears losing the only home she has known and is calling on government authorities to act swiftly to protect her rights and restore her safety.
