The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has imposed a district-wide livestock quarantine in Nakaseke following outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) reported in five areas.
In a letter dated October 6, 2026, addressed to the Nakaseke Chief Administrative Officer, the ministry said the outbreaks were reported on September 30 in Ngoma, Kinyogoga, Wakyato and Kinoni sub-counties, as well as Ngoma Town Council.
The restrictions took immediate effect across the district under the Animal Diseases Act, Cap. 48, and will remain in force until further notice.
Dr. Anna Rose Ademun, the Commissioner for Animal Health at MAAIF, said the quarantine prohibits the movement of cattle, goats, sheep, pigs and their products, including milk, meat and other by-products, from, into, through or within Nakaseke District.
The ministry has also ordered the immediate closure of livestock markets, slaughter places, butcheries, animal loading grounds and animal shows throughout the district.
MAAIF has directed local government administrators, the District Veterinary Officer, local council leaders, chiefs, enforcement personnel and the public to ensure strict compliance with the restrictions.
The ministry has copied the quarantine notice to the Agriculture Minister, the Nakaseke Resident District Commissioner, the District Police Commander and veterinary officers in neighbouring districts, including Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Luwero, Nakasongola, Mityana and Wakiso.
Under the cost-recovery vaccination programme for FMD, Nakaseke District Local Government will register and vaccinate susceptible animals across the district.
Ademun said the quarantine could be lifted after the ministry verifies that all susceptible animals have been vaccinated and the outbreak brought under control. Foot and Mouth Disease is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals, including cattle, goats, sheep and pigs.
It can cause fever, blisters in the mouth and on the feet, reduced milk production, and losses in livestock productivity. Movement restrictions and vaccination are among the measures used to contain its spread-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
