ACTIVISTS LAUNCH CAMPAIGN AGAINST LAND GRABBING AND FORCED EVICTIONSS

By Aggrey Twesigye

MBARARA

Activists under the Friends of Women Initiative (FROWI) have launched a nationwide campaign aimed at mobilizing citizens to resist land grabbing and forced evictions. The initiative, unveiled during a press briefing in Mbarara City, seeks to empower communities across Uganda to defend their land rights through legal education and advocacy.

Bonny Beinomugisha, the legal officer of Friends of Women Initiative, outlined the campaign’s objectives and strategies. She emphasized the importance of educating citizens about their land rights and equipping them with knowledge of land laws. Beinomugisha stressed that raising awareness among the populace is crucial to combating land grabbing and ensuring equitable access to land resources.

In her address to the press, Beinomugisha called upon government officials, community leaders, judges, and lawyers to actively uphold land and property rights. She urged them to reject land grabbing and resolve conflicts fairly and transparently. Additionally, she appealed to agencies like the Uganda Land Commission to take firm action against officials colluding with land grabbers.

Highlighting concerns about security forces’ involvement in illegal evictions, Beinomugisha urged police and the army to refrain from supporting land grabbers. She urged security personnel to uphold the law and protect residents from unlawful evictions.

The FROWI campaign signals a concerted effort to combat land injustices and promote social justice across Uganda. As the initiative gains momentum, activists anticipate broad public support in safeguarding communities against the threats of land grabbing and forced displacements.