Katakwi Town Council – Toroma–Kokorio Landing Site–Omatenga–Kumi Town Road To Be Tarmacked

 January 1, 2026   |    146 views

By Our Reporter | Ngariam Focus

AKOBOI CATHOLIC CHURCH,NGARIAM COUNTY-Dust, delays and decades of broken journeys may soon give way to asphalt and opportunity. In Ngariam County, a long-neglected road corridor is edging closer to transformation as government moves to tarmac the Toroma–Kokorio Landing Site–Omatenga–Kumi Town road, linking Katakwi directly to Kumi.

At the heart of the push is the Minister of State for Education and Sports (Sports) and Ngariam County MP, Hon. Peter Ogwang, working closely with the Vice President H.E. Jessica Alupo, whose lobbying has secured government approval to incorporate the stretch into the ongoing Kumi–Ngora–Ocaapa–Serere–Kagwara road upgrading project.

A Road That Connects More Than Towns

The proposed tarmacked route is more than a strip of blacktop. It is a vital economic artery linking inland communities to Lake Kyoga’s fishing economy through Kokorio (Katakwi) and Omatenga (Kumi) Landing Sites, while opening faster access to markets, schools and health services in Kumi Town.

According to Ogwang, the project has now reached the technical stage.

“An addendum is being prepared to add the Toroma–Kokorio Landing Site–Omatenga–Kumi Town section to the Kumi–Ngora–Ocaapa–Serere–Kagwara project,” the minister said while addressing residents.

If completed, the road is expected to slash transport costs, boost trade and unlock the agricultural potential of the wider Ngariam area.

Politics, Peace and Pavement

Speaking during a campaign rally in  Alukucok Parish, Akoboi Sub-county, Ogwang linked infrastructure development to political stability, urging residents to back President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in the next polls.
“The peace we enjoy today is because of Museveni’s leadership,” Ogwang told supporters, arguing that continuity in leadership guarantees sustained development projects such as roads.
He also cautioned residents living along the proposed route against selling their land prematurely, assuring them that government would compensate all project-affected persons once construction begins.

From Roads To Households: Women Feel The Change

Beyond tarmac, Ogwang’s development pitch extends to household livelihoods. His support for Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) has injected new energy into grassroots economies.
Julius Oumo, LC I Chairperson of Otomei Village, credited the initiative with empowering women and easing family tensions.

“The Shs 3 million given to village groups is a game-changer,” Oumo said. “Women are now saving, borrowing and starting small businesses. Domestic violence cases have reduced because families have income.”

A Vote for Continuity

As he wrapped up his address, Ogwang appealed for votes for both Museveni and himself, framing the choice as one of continuity and delivery.
“I am here to ask you to vote for President Museveni and vote for me,” he said, noting that Vice President Jessica Alupo had already gone unopposed in the district.

For many in Ngariam, the promise of a tarmacked Toroma–Kokorio Landing Site–Omatenga–Kumi Town road is no longer just political rhetoric. It is a symbol of long-awaited inclusion—where development finally meets the dust.