Land Wrangles Spark Uproar in Kisoro as Locals Accuse Man of Grabbing Widow’s Property

KISORO: Tensions are escalating in Nyundo Parish, Nyundo Sub-county, Kisoro District, as residents protest against a self-proclaimed legal practitioner, Mukundufite Evarist Sebisaho, whom they accuse of rampant land grabbing.

Frustrated locals have issued warnings of possible mob justice if the matter is not addressed swiftly.

The latest uproar follows allegations that Sebisaho forcibly took over five plots of land belonging to his sister-in-law, Feredianah Tumusiime, an elderly widow from Buzaniro Village who has been caring for eight orphaned children since the death of her husband, Kalaveri Bataringaya, in 2022.

Residents allege that Sebisaho has been involved in multiple land grabs across Nyundo Sub-county, targeting both private and public properties. They caution that continued inaction may lead to unrest, with some threatening to take the law into their own hands.

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The family of the late Bataringaya expressed their frustration, noting that Sebisaho had lived near them for decades and was well aware of their long-term use of the land. They claim his interest in the property only emerged after Bataringaya’s passing.

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Sambura Lawrence, the LC1 Chairperson of Buzaniro Village, condemned the ongoing land disputes and accused unnamed political figures of covertly supporting Sebisaho’s actions for personal gain.

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Fred Kanyaruju Mutambuzi, the LC3 Chairperson of Nyundo Sub-county, has called for calm and urged Sebisaho to seek a peaceful resolution. He emphasized that dialogue and mutual respect are crucial for maintaining peace and unity within the community.

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In response to the allegations, Sebisaho denied any wrongdoing, stating that he holds legitimate land agreements for the disputed plots.

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