By Henry Okello
TORORO
The Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution has reiterated its firm stance on the proposed administrative restructuring of Tororo, emphasizing that the newly created Tororo City must retain the existing boundaries of the current Tororo Municipality, as previously agreed in consultative meetings held before Vice President, Jessica Alupo and His Excellency the President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
In a press release issued today, Wednesday, 24th September, 2025, the institution welcomed the government’s approval of three new districts, Mukuju, Mulanda, and a third district encompassing West Budama North and North East constituencies.
However, they clarified that the third district, yet to be officially named, should remain the parent Tororo District, with its headquarters located in Kisoko County.
“The city and two districts have been named. The third district, which remains unnamed, is essentially the continuation of Tororo District and should be hosted at Kisoko County headquarters,” the statement read.
The institution further invoked Article 177 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, as amended, which entrenches the original 39 districts that constituted the state of Uganda at the time including Tororo District.
They warned that any attempt to eliminate Tororo District without constitutional amendment or a national referendum would be “irregular and unlawful.”
“If the law is changed or a referendum is held and the result eliminates Tororo District, we propose that the new district be named Kisoko District, hosted at Kisoko County headquarters,” the statement added.
The debate over district boundaries and headquarters has reignited long-standing tensions in the region, with various stakeholders advocating for historical, legal, and logistical considerations.
The Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution’s position underscores the importance of constitutional adherence and cultural consultation in shaping Uganda’s administrative landscape.
As discussions continue, the institution called for unity, transparency, and respect for established legal frameworks to ensure that the restructuring process serves the interests of all communities in Tororo.
