The Teso Cattle Rehabilitation Committee has concluded its consultation exercise in the region, wrapping up the process with a meeting in Soroti City that included cattle claimants who had previously taken government to court.
Speaking to journalists, committee leaders led by Vice President Jessica Alupo said the consultations were successfully conducted and received overwhelming endorsement across all sectors of society.
“Our responsibility emanated from the directive of His Excellency the President to consult all the people of Teso on his proposal to rehabilitate households with two to five cows,” the committee stated.
“We are glad to report that the exercise has been very successful, harmonious, and 100 percent responded to by all the teams invited to interact with us.”
The consultations engaged a wide range of stakeholders, including religious and cultural leaders, women and youth groups, entrepreneurs, veterans, security personnel, and petitioners.
According to the committee, all groups strongly backed the proposal to provide livestock to households that lost cattle during past conflicts and raids.
“Even those who had taken the government to court have endorsed the idea of rehabilitating everybody in Teso. This shows unity of purpose,” the committee noted.
The committee revealed that its final report will be completed by midday on Monday and presented to President Museveni at State House, Entebbe, on September 17 at 2pm.
Committee members also urged the media to share the President’s vision positively, encouraging citizens to embrace the program.
“This proposal has been welcomed wholeheartedly by the people of Teso, and it is now our collective responsibility to ensure that the message reaches everyone,” the committee added.
The cattle compensation and rehabilitation program forms part of the government’s broader effort to address historical grievances in Teso and neighboring regions, where decades of insurgencies and livestock raids impoverished many households.
