Agago District has recorded significant infrastructure development over the past years under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government, with district leaders citing new roads, water facilities, and security projects as key achievements transforming livelihoods in the area.

In March 2025, the government launched the construction of a 77-kilometre security road stretching across several sub-counties in Agago to improve access and curb rampant cattle rustling. Hon. Stanley Odong Richard, Agago’s Secretary for Works and Technical Services hailed the road as a game changer.

“For years, our farmers and traders have struggled to move goods because of poor roads and insecurity. The new security road will open up markets and restore peace in our communities,” Odong said.

Due to the government’s commitment to improving the transport network, the district has already secured UGX 500 million to support the construction and rehabilitation of feeder roads in the cattle corridor areas as evidenced by District Chairperson Leonard Ojok Opiyo.

“These roads will not only enhance trade but also help our security forces respond faster to cattle rustling incidents,” Ojok said.

Beyond road infrastructure, Agago has also made strides in improving access to clean water. The district has drilled and repaired hundreds of boreholes across villages that had long suffered from water shortages.

In villages like Kibedipo and Lapono, boreholes that had been non-functional for years are now working and women no longer have to walk long distances in search of clean water.

The Agago local government shows continued investment in community infrastructure, including borehole rehabilitation, culvert installation, and feeder road maintenance and other projects largely funded through government grants and local revenue.

However, despite these gains, leaders admit that challenges remain. Several rural roads are still impassable during the rainy season, and limited machinery has slowed down ongoing works. Some boreholes also fall into disrepair due to inadequate maintenance funds.

As Agago continues its recovery from years of insecurity and underdevelopment, residents and leaders alike agree that sustained investment in infrastructure will be vital to cementing peace and economic stability in the district.