80 year Old woman Kyankwanzi still tracing for his EACOP related compensation, years after property valuation

Friday, March 13th, 2026 | By

Delayed compensation remains a significant challenge for communities impacted by EACOP –project.

This was revealed during a community outreach in the EACOP project affected areas of Kyankwanzi, Kikuube and Hoima where residents shared continue to share stories of continued struggle and maneuvers.

Theresa Bamuteze , an 80-year-old woman from Basangazi village, Nabulembeko parish, Kyankwanzi district, shared a heartbreaking story of how she still awaits compensation, despite officials having her properties valued years ago.

Teresa said she’s made numerous visits to EACOP officials, but all she’s told is to wait, leaving her with uncertainty and a sense of being stuck.

“They valued all my land, my plantations but I still haven’t received my money. I’ve got my papers, everything is clear, but I’m still waiting. And when I try to follow up with officials, all I’m told is to wait.” Theresa said.

Theresa has now called on political leaders and the government to intervene in the matter. She’s urging them to step in and help resolve the issue of delayed compensation payments.

She however credited the Community Green Radio and National Association of Professional Environments (NAPE) for their tireless efforts to ensure the community gets justice.

Ssembatya Suleiman, Chairperson Nabulembeko Parish, Kyankwanzi district, stated that most of the residents are still waiting for compensation, while a few who received payments are disputing the amounts and seeking revaluation.

 He revealed that he constantly gets complaints from residents about delayed compensation, but when they try to follow up with EACOP officials, they’re told to wait.

Despite numerous complaints from affected residents, EACOP officials have remained silent about the situation and seem to have failed to give the necessary assistance.

 The East African Crude oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a mega project that is intended to transport crude oil from Uganda’s Albertine region in Kikuube district western part of Uganda to Tanga port   in Tanzania.