President Yoweri Museveni visited Amuru district on April 20, 2012 where he officiated at prayers to commemorate the 17th Anniversary of the 1995 Akiaka Massacre. Thereafter, he toured the land proposed for Amuru Sugar Works by Madhvani Group where he had discussions with Clan Heads, Local and Government Ministers at Kololo hill top after the tour before addressing a rally at Lakang village in Amuru.