Stakeholders in Tororo Municipality have received the technical design report for 10.65 kilometers of roads that are set to be upgraded under the Uganda Cities and Municipalities Infrastructure Development (UCMID) Programme.
The designs, developed by Trio Consultants Ltd, represent a key milestone in the municipality’s infrastructure transformation.
The firm is also leading the design of Tororo’s master drainage system, which will be implemented alongside the road works to address chronic flooding and improve mobility.
According to the report presented at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Municipal Council Chambers, the consultant has prepared detailed designs for more than 14 roads, including Rock Crescent (0.6KM), Juba Road (1.9km), Mukudo Crescent (1.21km), Nile Road (0.32km), Tongue Avenue (1.9km), Janan Luwum Road (0.36km), Commercial Street (0.17km), and Nakawala Road (1.77km), among others.
However, the municipality faces encroachment challenges along several road reserves — notably Hyena Road, School Road, Nakawala Road, and Juba Road — where some residents have erected structures within the designated right-of-way.
Eng. Charles Ndungu, Assistant Commissioner for Urban Development at the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, urged both residents and local leaders to support the project to ensure timely and successful implementation.
“These roads have been designed to last more than 20 years,” Ndungu said.
“The consultant has completed engineering designs, social impact assessments, cost estimates, and tender documentation — all key steps before construction begins.”
He noted that preliminary activities, including topographical surveys, material and geotechnical investigations, and traffic assessments, have already been completed.
The meeting was attended by technical officers, municipal councillors, executive members, and Municipal Development Forum representatives, all of whom pledged full support for the project.
Municipal Speaker Clement Ochai called on the consultants to factor in Tororo’s heavy truck traffic, given its proximity to the Kenyan border.
“We need durable roads that can withstand the large number of trailers passing through Tororo. If not, the roads will deteriorate quickly,” he warned.
Deputy Town Clerk Okoth Kitong hailed the development as a major achievement for the municipality.
“This project will give Tororo a new face and improve the town’s appeal to investors and visitors,” he said, adding that the administration was working to fill staffing gaps to ensure smooth project execution.
Several councillors also pledged to sensitize residents who have encroached on road reserves to vacate voluntarily.
“This project will bring economic value to our communities. We must all play our part to ensure its success,” one councillor remarked.
The UCMID Programme is a national government initiative designed to upgrade infrastructure in Uganda’s cities and municipalities, improve connectivity, mitigate flooding, and enhance service delivery across urban areas.
