supports livelihoods and is suitable for crop and livestock production. The
issue of land tenure in some of the relocation sites is unclear to the residents
who are already traumatised by many years of uncertainty due to recurring
demolitions. The ZHRC recommends that those being relocated be
guaranteed security of tenure as clearly provided for in section 292 of the
Constitution.
8.2
ZHRC recommends that the Government must provide just and fair
compensation and effective remedies in terms of Article 12 of the Kampala
Convention. The information on the assessment of homes and the criteria
used to evaluate lost property should also be shared with the affected
people.
8.3
ZHRC recommends that sustainable measures be put in place to ensure
that complainants are provided with essentials such as food and potable
water, basic shelter and housing, appropriate clothing and essential medical
services and sanitation.
8.4
ZHRC recommends that the Government should ensure that quality
education is available at the places where they relocate the complainants
for the benefit of children. The Government must also construct appropriate
schools with adequate furniture and stationery to enhance the quality of
primary and secondary education according to section 75 of the
Constitution. Furthermore there is need to create ECD educational facilities
that are accessible in terms of cost and distance especially for the tender
age groups.
8.5
The ZHRC recommends that the government engages with/permits
humanitarian agencies to alleviate the situation of those evicted from Arnold
farm guided by Article 9 (3) of the Kampala Convention5.
5
This article states that where appropriate, States should be assisted by international
organisations, humanitarian civil society organisations and other relevant actors in cases
of such emergency.
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