Hon. Marshall Alenyoo Presses Government on Jonam–UWA Boundary Dispute and Deadly Crocodile Attacks

Parliament of Uganda .

Hon. Marshall has continued to champion the concerns of communities living along the River Nile by raising two urgent matters on the floor of Parliament: the long-standing boundary dispute between Jonam County and the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), and the increasing threat of crocodile attacks on residents.


Addressing Parliament, Hon. Alenyoo called on the Prime Minister to issue a government statement on the unresolved boundary dispute between Jonam County and UWA. He noted that the prolonged uncertainty has fueled land ownership conflicts, disrupted livelihoods, and created anxiety among affected communities, underscoring the need for a clear and lasting government intervention.


The legislator also drew Parliament's attention to a recent crocodile attack in the constituency represented by Hon Nyamutoro. , where three individuals were reportedly attacked and they are in the hospital admitted. He urged the Government to take immediate measures to protect communities living along the River Nile, stressing that the recurring human-wildlife conflict poses a serious threat to lives and livelihoods.


Hon. Alenyoo appealed for urgent action to strengthen public safety, support affected families, and implement lasting measures to reduce crocodile attacks while promoting peaceful coexistence between surrounding communities and wildlife conservation authorities.


His interventions reaffirm his commitment to ensuring that the concerns of riverine communities receive national attention and that practical government solutions are pursued through Parliament.