By Tolit Ivan & Agency
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), under “Operation Harmony”, have evicted over 19,826 heads of cattle from northern Uganda in just over a month, as the military enforces President Museveni’s Executive Order No. 2 of 2023, which prohibits illegal nomadic grazing in northern Uganda.
At a press conference held on Thursday, Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, commander of the UPDF 4th Infantry Division, confirmed that the cattle had been removed from the region within five weeks.
These evictions cover districts under his command, including Gulu, Amuru, Nwoya, and Omoro, excluding separate operations in the 5th Division areas of Kitgum, Lamwo, Apac, and Pader.
Maj. Gen Busizoori revealed that although the operation has been largely successful, they have faced logistical challenges, mainly on limited trucks, impassable roads due to the rainy season, and political interference.
