The Local Governments Act, CAP 243 devolves planning powers to Local Councils in their areas of jurisdiction. As per the Act, local governments Councils are mandated to establish Planning departments to support them as the supreme planning authority in streamlining development planning and budgeting according to Section 33(3) and Section 78, in accordance with the national planning authority guidelines.
Mandate and responsibility
- Spearhead planning and development of comprehensive and integrated District plans that incorporate plans of lower level local governments and budgets
- Monitor and evaluate implementation of the District plan and budget
- Monitor all government programmes and projects including the most recent Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area- Urban Development Programme
Currently, the planning function of Mpigi District is manned by 3 Technical Officers headed by the District Planner, Mr. Nsobya Charles. The District has an approved 5 Year Development Plan III aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP) III a Certified by the National Planning Authority (NPA).
Recent Developments Spearheaded by Planning Department
1.Constructed a magnificent Council Hall with Offices at the New Buwama Sub County Headquarters
2.Constructed and equipped 2 Demonstration blocks at the Agricultural Development Centre.
3. General Renovations including replacement of Asbestos sheets with Iron sheets on Education and Production & Marketing Office blocks
4. Installation of Information boards displaying information on tourism sites in the district and, procured a Public Address System for tourism promotion.
5. Improved sanitation and hygiene at the District Administration block
6. Established a tree multiplication Nursery for climate change adaptation.
7. Improved on Buwere- Nabiteete road