Tororo

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:"For the Japanese yam, see Dioscorea opposita". "For the Sgt. Frog character, see Tororo (Sgt. Frog).Tororo is the chief town of the Tororo District in Eastern Uganda, lying near the Kenyan border. It is a junction of railway lines to Pakwach and Nairobi and to Kasese via Kampala, but all are currently closed to passengers. It is also known for its Hindu temples and the rock looming over the town. The town is also an important road junction. The city has been known as also one of the most thunderous places in the world with frequent thunderstorms occurring. Apart from this, Tororo is extremely rich in minerals, with one of the highest phosphorous deposits in the World, according to a recent UN report on mineral depositions.

Local Economy

Tororo, like many up-country towns in Uganda, has a weak local economy. The average income in the district is very low and therefore cannot adequately support growth locally. Consequently, civil society organisations (such as NGOs, community organisations and the like) have had a significant influence on employment and capital flows into the district and perhaps its immediate sorroundings, such as Mbale and Soroti districts. One such organisation is MIFUMI. The organisation has been operating within the region for the last 7 years and has since grown from strength to strength. Apart from its work with grass roots societies, MIFUMI has provided employment to hundreds of locals, either directly or indirectly.

Industry

Tororo has a major cement works.

Inland Port

Tororo has some of the oldest secondary schools in East Africa. There is St. Peter's College (or Tororo College), Tororo Girls School, Manjasi High School, Kisoko School, Nagongera Mission Schools and other schools in the municipality centre.

There is a proposal to setup and build an inland dry port in Tororo. This municipality is only 6 miles from Kenya. In 2007 proposals were being considered for an Inland port. [http://www.newvision.co.ug/D/8/220/554976]

Maps

* [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/UG/76/Tororo.html FallingRain Map - elevation = 1185m (Red dots are railways)]

Statistics

* Elevation = 1185m

See also

* Transport in Uganda