By The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has begun paying compensation to families affected by the National Oil Palm Project (NOPP), releasing Shs24 billion out of the Shs52 billion required to settle all verified claims.
The announcement was made by State Minister for Agriculture Fred Bwino Kyakulaga, who said the payment follows a directive by President Yoweri Museveni to fast-track compensation for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) in Buvuma and Sango Bay.
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According to the Ministry, Shs14 billion of the released funds has been allocated to Buvuma District, while Shs10 billion is earmarked for affected communities in Sango Bay.
MAAIF confirmed that 301 PAPs from five villages in Buvuma—Bubembe, Bwaka, Buwanga, Mbekete and Ndayiga have already received full payment based on valuations conducted by the Government Chief Valuer. The ministry plans to compensate a total of 1,405 people across 11 villages.
Disclosure of compensation details to PAPs in Buvuma has been completed, and payments will be made in phases, in line with the President’s guidance. In Sango Bay, the Ministry of Lands is still carrying out disclosure, after which payments will commence.
Minister Kyakulaga said government remains committed to releasing the remaining funds to complete the compensation exercise. He expressed gratitude to local leaders, community members and other stakeholders who helped verify and identify the affected families.
MAAIF says the compensation process is being handled carefully to ensure transparency, fairness and accuracy.
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