Museveni Proposes Flat Rate Cattle Compensation Plan

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has proposed a flat‑rate cattle compensation plan for households in northern Uganda. The scheme would provide a fixed number of cattle to each affected family, aiming to rebuild the livelihoods of people who have suffered from cattle rustling and war. Museveni discussed the proposal with leaders in the Lango, Teso and Acholi sub‑regions and said it has received popular support. He stressed that replacing lost livestock wealth is essential for restoring the economy of the greater north and warned that peace and stability are vital for Uganda’s progress; his government will not allow anyone to disturb the hard‑won peace in the region.

Since taking power, Museveni’s National Resistance Movement (NRM) has made national unity a guiding principle. In addition to the compensation plan, the President highlighted the need for investment in infrastructure and social services. He noted that Uganda’s oil revenues—expected to generate billions of dollars annually once production begins—will fund major projects such as roads, railways, electricity, schools, hospitals and security. Museveni also urged citizens to take advantage of wealth‑creation programmes, including the Parish Development Model (PDM), the Youth Livelihood Fund, Emyooga and the Women Fund.

The comments were made during campaign rallies in Alebtong and Otuke districts, where Museveni showcased his government’s achievements in the region, such as new electricity connections, a well‑maintained murram road and several government and private schools. He encouraged citizens to focus on prosperity and wealth creation rather than relying solely on public infrastructure.

Uganda’s commercial oil reserves lie in the Albertine Graben along the western Rift Valley, and the government is collaborating with international companies to build production facilities and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline. Once production starts, the resulting revenues will be invested in infrastructure and social services, delivering a significant impact on the country’s development. Museveni’s flat‑rate cattle compensation plan represents a step toward rebuilding northern Uganda’s livelihoods, while his emphasis on peace, stability and investment underscores the broader agenda for national progress.