Tororo Rushes to Restore Utilities Before Major National Local Governments Meeting

Tororo District leaders are working against the clock to restore essential utilities following severe storms that battered the region. The recent heavy rains damaged homes and blew off roofs while destroying critical electricity poles and transformers, directly impacting local water supplies just days before a major national event.

The district is set to host the Uganda Local Governments Association (ULGA) annual gathering, a three-day event expected to draw over 1,000 delegates from more than 100 local governments nationwide. In response to the infrastructure damage, district officials convened an emergency preparedness meeting involving hotel operators, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), and the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC).

UEDCL Area Engineer John Bosco Katant reported that despite losing approximately 120 poles within a single week, rapid repair efforts have successfully restored power to nearly 90 percent of affected customers. He assured officials that reliable electricity will be maintained throughout the conference. Similarly, NWSC Tororo Area Manager George Okwench committed to delivering uninterrupted water services to hotels and hosting facilities during the delegates’ stay.

Beyond accommodating visitors, the high-profile assembly will feature elections for new ULGA leadership as current terms expire. Tororo District Chairperson John Okea has confirmed his bid for a top post, banking on his administrative experience. Local administrators also view the conference as an ideal platform to showcase Tororo’s robust industrial sector and notable tourism attractions, such as Tororo Rock.

Chief Administrative Officer Richard Wambi noted that organized tours to local factories and landmarks will help visiting leaders better understand the district’s economic capabilities. Dignitaries including Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth Oboth and State Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara are expected to attend the landmark three-day summit.

Read more details on the original report from Nile Post.