By Henry Okello
TORORO
Tororo Municipal Council is set to seal decades of revenue loss at street parking bays after unveiling a new digital collection system aimed at maximizing collections and ending ticket forgery.
The initiative, pioneered by fintech firm, Kaparking, was launched during an entry meeting at the Mayor’s Parlor on Wednesday, 12th August, 2026. Under the new arrangement, the company will deploy trained field officers across Tororo town equipped with smart gadgets to monitor vehicles as they park and exit.
The system will instantly generate electronic receipts, with parking fees to be approved by Council.
Speaking at the meeting, Brian Otim, a Senior Officer at Kaparking, said the technology was built specifically to address chronic challenges in Uganda’s urban parking sector.
“The system was developed to solve challenges like deliberate tax evasion, gross revenue leakage, under-declaration, data loss and ticket forgery,” Otim explained. “Every transaction will be tracked in real-time, and council will have full visibility of collections.”
Alikwan Ayub Kisubi, the Tororo Municipal Town Clerk, welcomed the pilot, noting that the municipality has for years collected a disappointing UGX 6 Million per annum from street parking.
“We are receiving positive feedback from other Accounting Officers across the country who have already adopted this system,” Kisubi said. “This digital solution is going to help Tororo Municipality enhance revenue mobilization, especially in the parking area.”
Council has granted Kaparking one month to pilot the system. Further engagements will be held to discuss the long-term contract.
Christine Asinde, Councilor representing Persons With Disabilities, said the move comes as a relief.
“The municipality has been struggling with revenue mobilization on the streets. This system will bring transparency and accountability,” she noted.
Tororo Municipality Mayor, Bernard Ochieng, rallied residents and leaders to support the digital shift.
“I ask Councilors, Technical Officers, and the people of Tororo Municipality to collectively own this initiative if it is to succeed,” Ochieng urged.
He reassured residents that increased revenue from parking and other sites will be reinvested in key service areas.
“The revenue enhancement will help us improve security lights, roads, health facilities and general development in our municipality,” the Mayor added.
The pilot is expected to begin within the next two weeks, with Kaparking officers sensitizing drivers and boda operators on the new cashless process.
