Health Equity and Policy Initiative (HEAPI)

Centre for Climate, Health, and Digital Defence

[Health Equity and Policy Initiative (HEAPI) @HeapiUganda]

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[Liberty Pro Bono Initiative @libertyprobono]

Over 10 members of the Kapaapi community in Hoima arrested within two weeks. including leaders who’ve been speaking out about the 2023 evictions. People are being held beyond 48 hours, families are living in fear.
#HumanRightsForAll
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[Health Equity and Policy Initiative (HEAPI) @HeapiUganda]

Kapaapi residents’ representative expresses the communities’ long standing frustrations over their futile pursuit for justice against Total Energies take over of their land

[Health Equity and Policy Initiative (HEAPI) @HeapiUganda]

The ruling is scheduled for June 2026.

We continue to stand with the Kapaapi community against threats of re-eviction and past human rights abuses linked to oil infrastructure development in the region.

[Health Equity and Policy Initiative (HEAPI) @HeapiUganda]

Today, our teams appeared in court for the hearing of the temporary injunction application concerning the Kapaapi community. Oral arguments were deferred, and timelines were set for the parties, including community representatives, TotalEnergies, and the Government.

[KIIZA ERON @kiizaeron]

@AMufumbiro, @kizzabesigye1 and other political prisoners in Uganda suffer inhumane judicial harassment and political persecution. This is engineered—in part—by some lawyers deployed by @GovUganda.

Lawyers can be, and some are, a force for good. Lawyers can also be, and some are, agents of the devil itself. The latter literally drink the blood of citizens.

[Chikumu Cha` Apollo Muhindo @apollo_morgan]

I remember, @HeapiUganda complained to @pdpoUG as soon as this report came out, the best we expect and we can get is a conclusive report on the extent of exposure and the victims. Is that coming out soon @pdpoUG ?🤔🤔🤔🤔

[Liberty Pro Bono Initiative @libertyprobono]

Today, April 17,2026 at the High Court in Hoima, the interim application for the Kapaapi affected communities came up for hearing in their case against TotalEnergies E&P Uganda B.V., the Hoima Resident District Commissioner, and the Government of Uganda.

The interim injunction was filed to urgently halt further evictions, stop any interference with the community’s quiet possession and occupation of their land, and ensure their protection while the main case is pending before court.

TotalEnergies has filed its written response. We shall file our reply, and the ruling is scheduled for 4 May 2026.
This case was officially filed on 13 April 2026 by residents of Kapaapi Parish in Kigorobya Sub-county (Hoima District), represented by LPI and HEAPI, seeking justice for grave human rights violations arising from violent forced evictions.
Between 10, 25 February 2023, over 1,000 families were forcibly evicted by armed UPDF soldiers and other actors despite an existing court order. The community reports severe abuses, including destruction of homes and property, sexual violence against women and girls, brutal assaults on pregnant women leading to miscarriages, and the displacement of families who have now lived in trauma and uncertainty for nearly two years.
Despite a government directive in October 2025 calling for resettlement, intimidation and violence have persisted. In January 2026, armed soldiers returned to demolish shelters, followed by ultimatums in February threatening renewed evictions.
The case also seeks full and fair compensation, transparency in land acquisition processes, and accountability for violations of fundamental rights including the rights to life, dignity, property, security, and freedom from torture and sexual violence.
This is a critical moment for justice, accountability, and the protection of human rights in Uganda. The continued intimidation of affected communities must end.
#JusticeForKapaapi #StopEACOP #HumanRights #ClimateJustice

[Daily Monitor @DailyMonitor]

UPDATE: The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court has sentenced eight environmental activists to 11 months in prison on charges of public nuisance. Speaking after the ruling, Kato Tumusiime, the defence lawyer, protested the sentence and announced plans to challenge it in the High Court. He argues that the decision is intended to silence freedom of expression and speech in Uganda. The activists, operating under their umbrella group "Rooted in Resistance", formerly "Students Against EACOP Uganda",have been on remand since August 1, 2025. They were arrested while marching to Stanbic Bank’s headquarters in Kampala to protest activities linked to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
#MonitorUpdates
📹: @princewdavid

[Health Equity and Policy Initiative (HEAPI) @HeapiUganda]

the evictions and opposed the application.

The Kapaapi community sought to file a rejoinder and submissions by 21 April 2026. TotalEnergies sought to file by 27 April 2026.

Ruling: 4 May 2026.

[Health Equity and Policy Initiative (HEAPI) @HeapiUganda]

Today, lawyers for the Kapaapi community, Arinaitwe Peter and Mugume Hassan, appeared before the High Court at Hoima. Omara Fabian appeared for TotalEnergies.

The community seeks interim orders to stop any dealings with disputed land in Runga, Waaki, and the RAP 4 corridor land,

[Health Equity and Policy Initiative (HEAPI) @HeapiUganda]

stop any eviction of over 1,000 affected residents without a court order, bar the involvement of armed UPDF soldiers, preserve the status quo, and protect residents, witnesses, and community defenders from threats, violence, and re-eviction.

TotalEnergies denied involvement in

[Liberty Pro Bono Initiative @libertyprobono]

Families were brutally and illegally evicted from their homes without any court order or due process, leaving them homeless overnight.
Watch the videos and read the full press statement from the lawyers fighting for their rights.
We demand immediate justice, restoration of their property, compensation, and accountability for those responsible.
No family should be thrown out of their home in this unlawful manner.
Share widely to amplify their cry for justice.
#JusticeForEvictedFamilies #StopIllegalEvictions #Uganda

[Youth For Green Communities (YGC). @YGCUganda]

🛖 last week, we met the Batwa in Kisoro. They welcomed us with joy but shared deep pain 💔.
Climate change is disrupting their lives ; unpredictable weather & poor harvests worsened by limited support to adapt.

📢They call for recognition & inclusion in climate policy decisons

[Chikumu Cha` Apollo Muhindo @apollo_morgan]

@MinofHealthUG's @DianaAtwine has refused to grant me access to that Health Data sharing agreement btn @GovUganda & @USEmbassyUganda. I am planning to challenge her 'mute denial' in a Magistrate Court. Are you willing to contribute financially to this real Sovereignty cause?🤔🤗

[Liberty Pro Bono Initiative @libertyprobono]

On April 13, 2026, residents of Kapaapi Parish, Kigorobya Sub-county (Hoima District) officially filed a landmark case at the Hoima High Court against TotalEnergies E&P Uganda B.V., the Hoima Resident District Commissioner, and the Government of Uganda.

Represented by LPI and HEAPI the community is seeking justice for grave human rights violations stemming from violent forced evictions.
Between February 10–25, 2023, over 1,000 families were brutally evicted by armed UPDF soldiers and other actors despite an existing court order.
The community recounts:
Homes destroyed and property looted
Women and girls subjected to horrific sexual violence
Pregnant women beaten, resulting in miscarriages
Families left homeless, traumatised, and without redress for nearly two years.
Despite a government resettlement directive issued in October 2025, intimidation and violence have continued.
In January 2026, armed soldiers returned to demolish shelters, followed by February ultimatums threatening renewed violence if residents do not vacate.
In addition to the main case, the applicants have filed urgent applications for a temporary and interim injunctions to:
Immediately halt any further evictions
Stop all interference with their quiet possession and occupation of the land
Protect the community while the main case is pending before court
The main case further demands:
Full and fair compensation
Transparency in land acquisition processes
Accountability for violations of fundamental rights including the rights to life, dignity, property, security, and freedom from torture and sexual violence
This is a critical moment for justice, accountability, and human rights in Uganda.
#justiceforKappapi

[Health Equity and Policy Initiative (HEAPI) @HeapiUganda]

Kapaapi communities in Hoima, Uganda have today April 13, 2026 filed a case against TotalEnergies E&P Uganda, RDC, Hoima, and the Government of Uganda over violent forced evictions, sexual violence, and renewed threats of another mass eviction.