Museveni Assures Tororo Residents: New Districts & Infrastructure Upgrades
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President Museveni Confirms Creation of New Districts and Tororo City Status
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has affirmed the Ugandan government’s commitment to resolving administrative and boundary disputes in Tororo, leading to the creation of three new districts – Mukuju, Mulanda, and Kisoko – and the elevation of Tororo Municipality to city status.
Published November 15, 2025, 05:10:29
Background and Resolution
For years, leaders in Tororo District have raised concerns regarding administrative challenges and boundary disputes. In response, the Ugandan government has taken steps to restructure the region. These steps include establishing Tororo as an independent city and dividing the existing Tororo District into four administrative units: tororo City, Mukuju district, Mulanda District, and Kisoko District.
The decision to create these new administrative units aims to address the concerns of different communities within the region and promote more effective local governance. Tororo City’s status as a neutral administrative unit is intended to facilitate equitable development and portrayal.
President Museveni’s Address
Addressing a large campaign rally at Lions Park in Tororo on November 14, 2025, President Museveni stated that the government has fulfilled its obligations regarding the resolution of the administrative and boundary issues. He further indicated that he would consult with the Attorney General to finalize the legal procedures necessary to fully implement the changes.
According to Watchdog Uganda,the President’s statement reassured the people of tororo that the long-standing issues are being addressed.
The New Districts: Mukuju, mulanda, and Kisoko
The creation of Mukuju, Mulanda, and Kisoko Districts is expected to bring administrative services closer to the people and facilitate targeted development initiatives. Details regarding the specific boundaries and administrative structures of these districts are still being finalized.
| District | Expected Focus |
|---|---|
| Mukuju | Details currently unavailable. |
| Mulanda | Details currently unavailable. |
| Kisoko | Details currently unavailable. |
Tororo City Status
The elevation of Tororo Municipality to city status signifies its growing importance as a regional hub. City status will unlock access to additional funding and resources for infrastructure development, service delivery, and economic growth. this change is expected to boost the local economy and improve the quality of life for residents.
