14/07/2026
Soroti District Seeks Stronger Government Support to Improve Service Delivery
Soroti District Local Government has intensified its engagement with the Ministry of Local Government following a high-level consultative meeting between the LC V Chairperson, Hon. Bob Owiny, the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Balam Barugahara Ateenyi, and the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Benjamin Kumumanya, in Kampala.
The discussions centred on practical measures to strengthen service delivery and improve institutional capacity within Soroti District. Among the key priorities presented were the recruitment of substantive Heads of Department, enhancement of the district wage bill to enable the recruitment of essential staff, and the full operationalisation of the District Service Commission to facilitate timely recruitment.
The meeting also reviewed strategies to improve the functionality of Town Councils and preparations for the upcoming launch of the RUDSEC Roads Project, including the naming of district roads to support planning, administration, and infrastructure management.
In addition, the leaders underscored the need to strengthen transparency, accountability, and prudent management of public resources as part of ongoing efforts to improve governance and public confidence.
Hon. Bob Owiny thanked the Ministry of Local Government for posting Mr. Ssempala Emmanuel as the Chief Administrative Officer of Soroti District, noting that his leadership has enhanced coordination, promoted innovation, and improved operational efficiency within the district administration.
The Minister and the Permanent Secretary reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to supporting Soroti District's development agenda. They also acknowledged the district's continued efforts to strengthen accountability in the implementation of government programmes, including the Restocking Programme and the Parish Development Model (PDM).
The meeting ended with both parties reaffirming their commitment to working togethe
