The commitment followed a meeting on Tuesday between Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi and a delegation from Tororo Municipality led by Tororo Municipality MP Shayam JayTanna, Mayor Bernard Ochieng, Town Clerk Ayub Alikwan Kisubi and the Market Administrator.
The leaders presented concerns affecting the market, including design flaws, unreliable electricity supply, governance issues and accountability challenges that they say have discouraged traders from operating inside the facility.
According to the municipal leaders, the minister agreed to send engineers to conduct a technical assessment of the market and recommend solutions to the structural shortcomings raised by vendors and local authorities.
The minister also pledged to personally visit Tororo to engage stakeholders and accelerate implementation of the proposed interventions.
During the meeting, municipal leaders requested the ministry to temporarily allow vendors to continue operating outside the market until the design issues are addressed.
However, both the Minister and the Permanent Secretary rejected the proposal, insisting that traders must comply with the government's policy on trade order while permanent solutions are being pursued.
The intervention comes amid enforcement of the government's directive requiring traders to operate from designated markets rather than streets and road reserves.
Municipal leaders also highlighted electricity challenges at the market, saying unreliable power supply continues to disrupt business operations and limits the facility's potential as a commercial hub.
The meeting further discussed governance and accountability issues within the municipality, including allegations of corruption.
Barugahara said the ministry had received reports of malpractice in Tororo and warned that anti-corruption operations would soon be extended to the Bukedi sub-region after the conclusion of the ongoing inspection tour in Bugisu.
He also warned individuals accused of selling government jobs to refund the money received or face legal action.
The developments come as the Ministry of Local Government intensifies its nationwide anti-corruption campaign aimed at improving transparency, accountability and service delivery in local governments.
Tororo Central Market has faced operational challenges for several years, with traders repeatedly raising concerns over its design and functionality.
Municipal leaders expressed optimism that the planned technical assessment and the minister's forthcoming visit will provide lasting solutions to the market's challenges and improve service delivery for traders and residents.