Tieng Adhola leaders endorse Kisoko to host new district seat

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The Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution has recommended Kisoko to host the headquarters of the third administrative unit proposed by the President, which is to be carved out of Tororo district and encompass the greater West Budama North.

According to prime minister Josel Obbo, all consultative meetings held with stakeholders unanimously agreed and signed a joint memorandum of understanding supporting Kisoko as the preferred location for the district headquarters.

In April, President Yoweri Museveni endorsed a plan to elevate Tororo municipality to city status and create three new districts out of the existing Tororo district, in a bid to end decades-long rivalry between the Japadhola (Badama) and Iteso (Bateso) communities.

“Tororo becomes a neutral city, and we create three new districts, one called Mukuju, another Mulanda, and a third one whose name should be neutral,” the President said.

Obbo explained that Kisoko was a strong candidate because it has historically served as the county headquarters. He added that it is also endowed with vast land suitable for hosting district offices and other developmental initiatives as prioritised by the government.

On the issue of geographical centrality, Obbo said not every administrative unit in the world is centrally located. “Even the current Tororo district headquarters is not centrally positioned to serve all the Bukedi counties,” he noted.

This follows agitation from some residents and leaders who had proposed Nagongera township as the headquarters, citing its more central location.

Addressing the media at his office on Monday, May 26, Obbo reiterated that even the other proposed district headquarters are not necessarily central to the counties they serve.

He urged the people of Padhola to stay united and to disregard individuals attempting to cause confusion.

On the naming of the new district, Obbo stated that the cultural institution maintains that it should retain the name "Tororo district".

He also called on parents to prioritise their children's education now that the school term has commenced. He advised those facing challenges to find time to engage school administrators to prevent their children from missing out on their studies.

Obbo encouraged residents to support all government programmes, including immunisation, to ensure the health and well-being of their children.

He also urged locals to make use of the current rainy season to plant fast-maturing crops for both subsistence and commercial purposes.

With the election season approaching, Obbo advised residents to vote for progressive leaders who uphold cultural values and advocate for unity, peace, and development.

He further cautioned against those who undermine cultural ideals and discouraged the use of violence during the campaign period.