Uganda, May 10 -- Leaders in Mpigi District have resolved to push for the elevation of Mpigi Town Council, Kammengo Sub-county, Buwama Town Council, and Buwama sub-county to municipality status, saying the move will improve service delivery, attract investment, and accelerate urban development.

The resolution was reached during a district council sitting on May 7, where councillors unanimously backed the proposal and tasked the district executive committee to begin consultations with the relevant government ministries.

According to local leaders, the proposed municipality would bring together rapidly growing urban and peri-urban areas with a combined population estimated at more than 120,000 people. Growth has been driven largely by exp...