Uganda, May 9 -- The Minister of Internal Affairs, Gen Kahinda Otafiire, has fenced off Njeru Stock Farm in Buikwe District, which is being contested by the National Animal Genetic Research Institute and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB).

Last Thursday, Gen Otafiire's daughter only identified as Claire, fenced off part of the 76-year-old farm, triggering fear among workers.

But in an interview with this publication, Gen Otafiire said he has decided to fence off part of the farm to raise goats.

"I have property on that land and fencing it because my goats keep escaping and getting stolen; that is why my daughter Claire was fencing it. I am raising goats on that land," he said on Tuesday.

Gen Otafiire's daughter visited the farm reportedly under pro...