Gulu, the best district

The current Gulu District Council

Not that I have anything to do with it, but Gulu was recently awarded the Best District (2009-2010) in the whole of Uganda by the accredited rating agency of the Ministry of Local Government.  Indeed, Gulu

The prize

deserves the award which gives a top score on good corporate governance.  She has capable politicians and technocrats.  The former district chairman ran for president (but lost) in the last general

The former chair (L)

elections held in February 2011.  Two former district department heads have recently been appointed to positions of higher responsibility.  Gulu

Building front view

District had become an object of curiosity by other districts.  What is it that Gulu is doing right?  How can Gulu be Uganda's best

A newly paved road

district when her roads are bad?  The answer - those roads are maintained by the central government.  What about the rubbish, the poor drainage?  The answer - it is the responsibility of the town, not district council.  So to the uninformed visitor or admirer of the district, watch out.  The air you breathe does not belong to the district.

The new chairman.  He has a tough act to follow.