Cattle raiding is very much characteristic of early societies and is very prevalent during early century migrations. Cattle thefts, raiding and interclan conflicts are neither new nor particular to the Moroto district as a people. This study was aimed to design and implement a Cattle Bolus tracking registration system that will help the community of Moroto district to curb the problem of cattle rustling. The representation of the sample was obtained by using a population of (35) respondents out of (50) fifty. The researchers employed questionnaires, interviews, observations and documentation techniques in collection of primary and secondary data. Using an introduction letter from the university, permission was granted from the district’s department of Agriculture and animal husbandry or any other recognized authority to carry out the research in the area. The researchers endeavored to approach the target respondents according to the schedules and intervals already prepared, while explaining the essence of the study and assuring the respondents of its benefits even to the community in general. The field questionnaires were summarized on a pre-planned form which facilitated data analysis later. The researchers were able to understand the problem thoroughly, examined the feasibility of the project and establishes systems requirements. In this study, we presented a simple, convenient, cost-effective, but efficient system with a user-friendly, intuitive interface. It is cost effective as less time is spent by users effecting their search and tracking for the animals from wherever they are provided they are registered and they have the bolus chip.

Keywords: Cattle theft, Moroto district, Cattle bolus, Cattle rustling.

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