The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for Soroti City East Constituency, Mr. Orego Isaac, officially launched his campaign today, November 10, at St. Kizito’s Technical Institute in Madera Ward, marking the beginning of what he termed a “people centered and development driven” campaign. With the slogan “Together we built our city”
The event attracted supporters, many clad in yellow T-shirts and overalls, waving posters and chanting NRM slogans in solidarity.
Amid the cheers, Orego expressed confidence in his victory, promising to bring tangible change to Soroti City East if elected in the upcoming general elections slated for next year.
“I am confident that Soroti City East is ready for a new chapter of transformation and progress,” Orego said. “We are ready to build an industrial city that will create jobs for our youth and improve the livelihoods of our people.”
Central to Orego’s manifesto is industrial development, which he believes is the key to unlocking Soroti’s economic potential.
He lamented that despite the allocation of industrial land years ago, no serious investor has yet been attracted to establish factories or industries in the area.
“Ever since we got that industrial land, we have never gotten an investor to put up a serious industry,” he said.
“That’s why I am asking the people of Soroti to vote for me, so I can use my networks to connect investors and ensure our city becomes an industrial hub.”
He noted that the development of industries would not only create employment opportunities for the youth but also increase local revenue and improve the standard of living for residents across the city.
Orego also pledged to champion women and youth empowerment programs through the strengthening of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs).
He said that most women groups and youth associations in the city lack access to adequate financial resources, which hinders their ability to run small businesses or support their families.
“Many women are organized in groups, but they lack the financial capacity to boost their businesses or meet their household needs,” Orego said.
“I will ensure that more funds are injected into their SACCOs to empower them economically.”
He further assured the youth that his leadership would be inclusive, promising to collaborate closely with youth leaders after the elections to design sustainable programs that enhance skills development and entrepreneurship.
In his speech, Orego emphasized the importance of political unity and support for the ruling NRM government.
He noted that Soroti City has lagged behind other cities in terms of development because it has consistently elected opposition leaders who, according to him, do not work closely with the central government.
“Other cities are developing because they support the ruling party, but here in Soroti, we are still behind,” Orego said.
“I am requesting the people of Soroti City to vote for NRM so that we can attract more government programs and projects to our city.”
He argued that alignment with the NRM government would open doors for infrastructure development, better social services and more funding opportunities for community projects.
Unlike the large rallies common during election periods, Orego revealed that his campaign strategy will focus on door-to-door engagements to better understand the real issues affecting residents.
He said personal interaction would help him connect directly with voters and tailor solutions to their everyday challenges.
“This time round, I will not hold many big rallies,” Orego said.
“I will be moving home to home to listen to the people, understand their challenges, and work with them on practical solutions.”
In his concluding remarks, Orego expressed optimism about his chances in the race, saying the people of Soroti City East are ready for change and development under the NRM banner.
He will face off against Moses Okia Attan (FDC), Rodney Akongel Mukula (Independent), and Pascal Amuriat (Democratic Front Party).
“I believe the people of Soroti City East have seen the difference,” he said. “Together we build our city moving from words to action and make our city a model of progress in Eastern Uganda.”
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