Sebei leaders demand inclusion in expanded cattle restocking programme

What the report says

Sebei leaders in eastern Uganda are urging the government to include their sub-region in an expanded cattle-restocking programme, saying many households there also lost livestock during years of cattle raids and insecurity. The appeal was raised in Kapchorwa during a recent engagement with leaders and supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda, where a resolution was handed to PLU Secretary General Fadil Twalla to take up with the relevant authorities.

According to The Independent Uganda, the Office of the Prime Minister has set aside funding for the restocking scheme in the 2025/26 financial year and in the next financial year, with the current programme covering Acholi, Lango and Teso. Sebei leaders argue that similar support is needed in their area to help families rebuild livelihoods. Local officials and residents also said any restocking effort should be paired with stronger security, especially along border areas where suspected rustling has continued to affect livestock owners.

Kapchorwa District LC5 chairman Vincent Chelimo and Kween County MP William Chemonges were among those who backed the call, while residents from Kapchorwa, Kween and Bukwo described the economic impact of lost animals. The leaders also renewed appeals for a permanent solution to the Sebei-Bugisu boundary dispute, saying unresolved administrative tensions continue to affect communities in the Mt Elgon sub-region. The report adds that the government is also carrying out resettlement work for landslide-affected families in the area, underscoring broader development and security concerns in the region.