Moses Awas (Gwills) said Karamoja artists are often underrated and exploited by politicians for political mileage. “I’m really disappointed. You can’t expect a serious artist to perform for Shs 200,000,” Awas said.
The municipal council is grappling with a range of challenges, including local revenue collections, unauthorized infrastructure development in town, and solid waste management due to a lack of an enforcement team. T
Currently, the outskirts of Moroto town such as Katanga, Acholi Inn, and Singila fall outside the municipality. The most contentious village is Singila which borders the municipality and hosts the Mt Moroto Hotel and Nabuin where the Katikekile sub-county headquarters is situated.
Charles Lochoro, a Town Agent for Boma South in the North Division, confirmed that SACCOs have already been allocated 50 million shillings, with expectations of an additional 50 million in June this year.
Fatuma Aboka, a candidate who attained 13 aggregates from Kasimeri Primary School, said her plans to join secondary education are uncertain because her mother cannot afford to pay school fees.
With support from the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development Program, Moroto municipality benefitted from facilities such as a modern bus terminal, tarmacking of the roads within the town, installation of street lights, and the central market that contributed to the economic development and ready for the city status.
