UGANDA, Pallisa | Real Muloodi News | Landlords in Pallisa District have received a six-month ultimatum to refurbish ageing structures, a move aimed at enhancing the town’s infrastructure and attracting new investments.
Yusuf Zomu, the Mayor of Pallisa Town Council, highlighted that many buildings in the area have become outdated over the years, failing to attract significant investments and generate revenue.
He stated that a resolution was passed by the council in December 2023, mandating all landlords within the township to either renovate or reconstruct their properties with modern structural designs within six months.
Zomu specifically pointed out structures dating back to the 1920s that have never undergone renovation as the primary target of the directive.
He emphasised that landlords failing to comply with the written notices should inform the council accordingly.
The Mayor emphasised the transformative effect of the newly constructed tarmac roads on the physical appearance of Pallisa Town Council, calling for a corresponding upgrade in building designs to complement the enhanced road network.
Grace Auma, a public servant, echoed the sentiment, stating that the district requires modern buildings to attract investors and provide services that were previously inaccessible due to poor road conditions.
However, James Makeri, a local businessman, expressed concerns that the directive to phase out old houses might lead to rent hikes imposed by landlords.
Meanwhile, Majidu Dhikusooka, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Pallisa, urged the district leadership to sensitize residents about the implications of the town council’s resolutions before their implementation.
In line with a presidential pledge made in 2021, the government allocated USh146 billion for the construction of road networks in Pallisa Town Council and Kumi Municipality.
The project, overseen by the Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA), involves the construction of 7 kilometres of roads in Pallisa Town Council and 12.2 kilometres in Kumi Municipality.
Paul Anguria, the Deputy Resident Engineer at UNRA, confirmed that construction work has commenced and is expected to last for 21 months in Pallisa District.
Emmanuel Olupot, the LC3 Chairperson of Apopong Sub-county, acknowledged that development projects in Pallisa come with both benefits and challenges.
He emphasised the importance of engaging landlords to revitalise old buildings, noting that the newly constructed road networks have effectively connected Pallisa and Kumi to neighbouring districts.
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