Editorial
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has launched an emergency operation to eliminate dangerous stray dogs in Kanara Sub-county, Kitagwenda District.
The move follows attacks in Kigarama, Kabirizi I, Kabirizi II and Rwibale villages, where roaming dog packs reportedly killed two children and injured a third. Dozens of goats and sheep were also mauled.
By press time, about 70 dogs had been killed after veterinary teams deployed chemicals, with patrols continuing to hunt remaining dangerous dogs.
Kitagwenda County MP Robert Mugabe has petitioned Parliament, calling on the Ministries of Agriculture and Health to act urgently and ensure anti-rabies treatment is available to victims.
Officials say the wider strategy includes mass vaccination, sterilisation and targeted culling to control stray populations and reduce rabies risk. Similar livestock losses have been reported in Wakiso, Buikwe and Bushenyi.
Residents in Kitagwenda, hope the patrols will bring the situation under control. Authorities are calling for stronger coordination between government, local leaders and communities.