Widow recovers land after 21-year legal battle

Before her victory, Akot was among many widows in Kalaki and across Uganda living under constant threat of losing land to relatives, neighbours and opportunists following the death of their husbands.

80-year-old Modesta Akot (centre) being congratulated after regaining ownership of her land, bringing to an end a dispute that began after the death of her husband in 2005. (Credit: Delux Emmy Alomu)