KARUGUTU TOWN COUNCIL
"Serving The Community With Integrity"
Mayor
Town Clerk
Senior Treasurer
Karugutu Town Council is the legally established governing authority for Karugutu Town. Created by Statutory Instrument No. 48 of 2017 under the Local Governments (Rating) Act, 2005, Karugutu Town Council operates as a lower local government within Ntoroko District. In accordance with the Local Governments Act (Cap 243), it is mandated to manage urban areas on behalf of both the District and Central Governments. Karugutu Town Council's core role is to decentralize service delivery, promote democratic participation in decision-making, and drive local economic development within its jurisdiction.
In fulfilling this mandate, the Council provides essential public services such as primary education, primary health care, sanitation, waste management, and local transport infrastructure. It is also responsible for planning and implementing development programmes, including physical planning, land use regulation, and enforcement of building standards to ensure orderly urban growth.
In addition, the Town Council exercises legislative and administrative authority through the formulation of byelaws, the collection of local revenues, and immediate oversight of public service delivery points within its jurisdiction. Karugutu Town Council manages urban systems such as markets, street lighting, and environmental health services while ensuring accountability and coordination across sectors.
Karugutu Vision 2040: "A vibrant, inclusive, climate-resilient and well-governed town with sustainable economic growth and improved quality of life for all."
"To improve the quality of life for all through inclusive planning, efficient service delivery, and sustainable use of local resources."
The Town Council continues to implement its physical development plan...
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Working with local farmers to improve agricultural output and market access.
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Works department commences maintenance on 37.5 km of gravel roads.
Read MoreKarugutu Town Council collaborates with government institutions, development partners, and civil society.
Report any form of corruption to the Council. Together we build a transparent and accountable government.