The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) is flexing its muscles in infrastructure and economic empowerment, delivering on its manifesto promises to boost service delivery and grassroots development. A recent status report showcases progress in road rehabilitation, market construction, and the Parish Development Model (PDM), despite a few hurdles along the way.
Better Roads, Stronger Communities
If you’ve ever suffered the wrath of Uganda’s bumpy roads, you’ll be glad to hear that major community roads and bridges have been upgraded. The Oboko-Ywaya Road in Lamwo is now fully operational, while the Agoro Bridge is linking communities like never before. Construction of Alite Bridge in Nwoya is also underway, promising better accessibility and safer travel.
To keep this momentum, the government has pumped UGX 34.6 billion into road equipment for 14 districts, ensuring smoother maintenance and faster rehabilitation of critical transport routes.
Markets Get a Makeover, Farmers Win Big
In a bid to boost local trade, Soroti City Main Market and Tororo City Market are now up and running, offering modern facilities for traders to operate efficiently. Meanwhile, the push for agro-industrialization is seeing more farmers access Agri-LED facilities and value-addition centers, helping them earn more from their produce.
PDM Changing Lives One Million at a Time
The Parish Development Model (PDM) is proving to be a game changer for communities. Mrs. Natukunda Allen from Ibanda District received UGX 1 million through the PDM Parish Revolving Fund and, along with 25 other women, set up a thriving poultry enterprise. Mrs. Atto Miriam, another beneficiary, turned her grant into a piggery project, and despite early setbacks, her farm is now expanding.
The Hurdles Ahead
Not everything is smooth sailing—funding constraints, weather challenges, and procurement delays have slowed down some projects. However, the government insists it’s committed to ironing out these issues and ensuring efficient service delivery.
With more investments in local governance, infrastructure, and economic empowerment, Uganda is inching closer to real socio-economic transformation—one road, one market, and one entrepreneur at a time.
