Okumu David Kadoketch

This morning, I had a great engagement with the LC I and LC II leaders of Soroti City West, where we held fruitful discussions on strengthening grassroots leadership and improving service delivery. I reaffirmed our commitment as the NRM to working together in unity, fostering cooperation and ensuring that government programmes translate into tangible improvements in the lives of our people. I took the opportunity to update the leaders on several key government interventions and development priorities for Soroti City: 1. Road Infrastructure: I informed them about the pending road equipment that the City is expecting to receive from the Ministry of Works, as well as the Shs 50 billion USMID funding earmarked for the rehabilitation, paving and improvement of Soroti City’s road network. 2. Electricity and Water Extension: The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, together with the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), have finalised plans to extend electricity and water services towards areas that are not yet connected to the national grid and water supply network. These interventions will be implemented in phases. 3. New Soroti Regional Referral Hospital: I also shared the government's broader plan to construct a new referral hospital near Soroti University to address the space and infrastructure challenges facing the current facility. I sincerely appreciate Soroti University for offering land to facilitate this important project. These are among the key development priorities that we, as Soroti City and Teso leaders, continue to pursue in our collective efforts to transform our region. I believe that through teamwork, cooperation, unity of purpose and a shared vision, we can make meaningful progress and improve the quality of life of the people we lead.