President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has given his approval for the division of Tororo District into multiple new districts, a move expected to enhance service delivery and governance in the region.
The announcement was confirmed by officials from the Office of the President, who noted that the decision followed years of petitions and consultations with local leaders and residents seeking greater administrative autonomy.
The new districts, whose names and boundaries are yet to be officially gazetted, will be carved out to bring services closer to the people and address long-standing concerns over marginalization and resource allocation.
They include; Mulanda,which will cover West Budama and Central,while Mukuju will entail Tororo County North and South, and the third district yet to be named.
Tororo, located in Eastern Uganda, has witnessed frequent demands for decentralization, particularly from local communities advocating for independent district status.
These calls have often stemmed from ethnic and administrative tensions, especially between the Iteso and Jopadhola communities, who have expressed concerns over unequal representation.
While the split is being welcomed by several local leaders and residents as a step toward inclusive development, others have called for careful implementation to avoid new administrative challenges and costs.
The Ministry of Local Government is expected to lead the technical processes, including boundary demarcation and the establishment of district structures.
This latest development adds to the growing number of districts in Uganda, which now exceed 140, raising debates about the cost of public administration versus the need for equitable service delivery.
Parliament is expected to discuss the legal framework for the new districts in the coming weeks.