Tororo Races to Restore Essential Services Ahead of Local Govts AGM

What the report says

Tororo District authorities are working to restore electricity and water services after recent storms damaged homes and key infrastructure, just days before the district hosts the Uganda Local Governments Association (ULGA) annual gathering. The weather left several electricity poles and transformers damaged and disrupted supply to some communities, adding pressure on preparations for the three-day event.

According to Nile Post, district officials met with representatives from the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation and hotel operators to assess the damage and coordinate repairs. UEDCL said much of the network had already been stabilised and that nearly 90% of affected customers had regained power, while NWSC pledged to keep water flowing reliably to hotels and other venues for visiting delegates.

The meeting is expected to draw more than 1,000 delegates from over 100 local governments, and it will also include elections for new ULGA leadership after the current term expired. Tororo District Chairperson John Okea is among those seeking a top position. District officials say the event is also a chance to promote Tororo’s industrial base, tourism sites such as Tororo Rock, and broader investment opportunities.

The gathering is set against a difficult backdrop for residents affected by the storms, but local leaders are hoping successful hosting will raise the district’s profile and encourage future collaboration, tourism and investment.