Minister Nankabirwa warns adamant PAPS as 105 get new homes in Buliisa

The PAPs that refused compensation have been given up to July 31, 2023 to have left the land to allow continuation of oil development works, or they will be forcibly removed.

“All those who have refused to take this money, I am giving you up to July 31st,’ said Nankabirwa 

“It is your right to go to court and it will take the decision, but for us we are going to access your land and we are going to pay the money that the government valuer had valued in court.”

The Minister was speaking at the handover of 105 resettlement houses and titles to people whose primary residence was impacted during the identification of land for the construction of the Tilenga Project facilities and associated infrastructure in Buliisa District. 

The 105 houses are part of the planned 205 houses to be built and comprise 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms (depending on size of original structure), a sitting area, veranda, an outside kitchen, a solar powered system, rainwater Harvest Water Tank (5,000 litres), and a VIP Latrine. 

TotalEnergies says the remaining 100 houses are expected to be completed by the end of August 2023. 

All beneficiary households are assisted by TotalEnergies EP Uganda to acquire free-hold land titles and are supported during the relocation and acclimatization process to include participation in the various livelihood restoration programs. They also receive transitional and psycho-social support. Specific emphasis is also placed on the joint spousal participation throughout the entire process. 

“The handover we are witnessing today as well as the activities we are undertaking for livelihood restoration are enshrined in one of our sustainable development pillars focused on people’s well-being,” said Philippe GROUEIX the General Manager, TotalEnergies EP Uganda.

“We would like to contribute towards creating positive impact and shared value with the people affected by the project and those living in the vicinity of our activities.” 

The housing project is being implemented in the districts of Hoima, Buliisa and Kikuube by Ugandan companies: Technical Masters Limited, ATX Ltd and Teltec Uganda Ltd. Potens Engineering Limited, another Ugandan company is providing 3 rd Party Quality Assurance and certification.