Sebei Sub-region– The Kapchorwa Civil Society Organization Alliance (KACSOA) held a strategic engagement with Heads of Departments (HODs) from both Kapchorwa District and Municipality to discuss challenges and opportunities surrounding Local Economic Development (LED).

The dialogue, aimed at strengthening local resource mobilization and promoting sustainable economic growth, emphasized the importance of exploiting all potential revenue sources to drive development in the Sebei region and across the country.

Speaking as the chief guest, Mr. Delmark Mangusho, the Ag. Deputy Town Clerk of Kapchorwa Municipality, assured KACSOA and participants of the Municipality’s ambitious plans, including developments under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) program, expected to take shape within the next two years.“We are committed to transforming Kapchorwa into a more vibrant economic hub. Initiatives like these engagements are timely and essential in awakening the Sebei region to its full revenue-generating potential,” Mr. Mangusho stated.

Mrs. Justine Yeko Jims, the District Community Officer (DCO), officiated the meeting on behalf of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). She applauded KACSOA for facilitating such a constructive platform to spur both local and national economic growth.“This engagement lays the groundwork for coordinated efforts in realizing impactful development,” Mrs. Yeko Jims said.

This engagement came to an end with stakeholders making more commitments towards uplifting the Led Agenda.