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The government has earmarked Shs23.1 billion to compensate 723 project-affected persons (PAPs) in Sango Bay, Kyotera District, paving way for the long-awaited Oil Palm Project.

Mr Ignatius Tumwesiga, the project coordinator, said preparatory activities are currently underway, but they are waiting for the government to elease the funds to compensate the PAPs.

“We are waiting for the government funds allocated in the 2024/2025 budget to compensate the PAPs and ensure the smooth project start,” Mr Tumwesiga said during an interview with Daily Monitor at the weekend.

Initially, it was estimated that 10,000 households across 42 villages occupied the 247-square-mile estate. However, the government later stated that they recognised only 300 bona fide occupants, and these are the ones who will be compensated.

But Mr Tumwesiga said the government had evaluated 723 PAPs, some of whom still have homes and gardens on the project land.

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