The Ministry of Local Government has begun consultations on a major restructuring of Tororo District that could see the creation of three new districts and the elevation of Tororo Municipality to city status.
At a meeting held Thursday at the ministry headquarters in Kampala, Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi engaged Members of Parliament from Tororo, district leaders, and sub-county chairpersons on the proposal. The plan, which follows guidance from President Yoweri Museveni and Cabinet, seeks to establish Mukuju, Mulanda, and Kisoko as new districts, while upgrading Tororo Municipality into Tororo City.
The move is intended to address deep-rooted disagreements between the Itesosts and Japadhola communities, divisions that have long hampered service delivery and fueled political contestation in the district. By creating smaller administrative units, leaders believe governance will become more effective, while the new city will act as a shared symbol of identity and pride for both groups.
Minister Magyezi noted that after years of debate, a level of consensus has been reached among political and cultural leaders. “Tororo City will remain a unifying name that belongs to everyone. The creation of these new districts is meant to reduce tension and give all communities space to develop,” he said.
The Minister emphasized that the process will not end with the leaders’ meeting in Kampala. He announced a follow-up consultative session in Tororo this Friday, where local residents will be given the opportunity to weigh in before a final decision is made.
“You are leaders, yes, but why not also listen to the people?” Magyezi asked. “LC1s, LC2s, and councilors in the 11 sub-counties must all be part of this process.”
If approved, the new districts and Tororo City could take effect in the coming years, reshaping the political and administrative landscape of eastern Uganda.
