Police Asks Miners In Kisiita To Vacate Land In Remaining Six Days

Posted by: Kyeyune Andrew Jonathan in Uganda news October 27, 2021

On May 3, 2021, President Yoweri Museveni issued a directive to have all illegal miners evicted from Kisiita Mines. In addition, he guided that the illegal miners be given a 6-month grace period, for them to voluntarily vacate from the mining site.

The State Minister for Mineral Development set November 3, 2021, as the final date for the victims to vacate.

Police spokesperson, Fred Enanga said the Police Mineral Protection Unit has already deployed at the Kisiita mines. He said they are already tracking compliance.

This is to determine if the dwellers are following the directive from the president.

‘’We are consistently keeping illegal miners off the site, ensuring no violence at the site and overseeing the removal of gold processing tanks belonging to illegal miners. With only 8 days remaining, we want to greatly thank all stakeholders but in particular, Kitumbi Artisanal Miners Association,’’ he said

He specifically thanked the association for prevailing over the pit miners and ensuring they left the mines in time.

Reports reveal that police has deployed about 200 Field Force Unit—FFU officers to help in the eviction.

Enanga said they expect to hand over the mines Kisita Mining Company that got a grant for the mining lease for 21 years.

According to him, Kisiita Mining Company will convert the vast mineral wealth in the area. Apparently, they will also increase the level and revenue in tangible benefits.

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