Mitooma District:
A Profile
Located in Western Uganda, Mitooma District is a thriving administrative and commercial center. Named after its main municipal hub, Mitooma District shares borders with Bushenyi District to the north, Sheema District to the east, Ntungamo District to the south, and Rukungiri District to the west.
Geography and Location.
Mitooma, the district headquarters, is situated approximately 25 kilometers southwest of Bushenyi, the nearest large town. The district lies about 85 kilometers west of Mbarara, the largest city in the Ankole sub-region. The coordinates of the district are 00 36S, 30 00E.
History and Administration.
Mitooma District was established by an Act of Parliament and became operational on July 1, 2010. Previously, the district was part of Ruhinda County in Bushenyi District. Mitooma District is part of the Ankole sub-region, which comprises 10 districts, including Buhweju, Bushenyi, Ibanda, Isingiro, Kiruhura, Mitooma, Ntungamo, Rubirizi, and Sheema.
Demographics and Governance.
According to the national census, the Ankole sub-region is home to over 4 million people. Mitooma District has three constituencies (Ruhinda, Ruhinda North, and Ruhinda South), 11 sub-counties, and five town councils.
Vision, Mission, and Goals.
The District Vision is “A transformed population from peasant to modern and prosperous community.” The Mission is “To provide quality services through a coordinated delivery system, focusing on national and local priorities for sustainable development.” The District Goal is “Increased household incomes and improved quality of life for the people of Mitooma District.”
District Strategies.
To achieve its goals, Mitooma District employs two key strategies:
1. Rationalizing the allocation and use of scarce resources to address the needs and priorities of the people.
2. Mobilizing, involving, and participating all stakeholders and development partners in planning, service delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
By implementing these strategies, Mitooma District aims to transform the lives of its residents and achieve sustainable development.
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