The traders many of who import the materials and design the outfits for sale locally say that the import duty that took effect on July 1, 2020, has greatly affected them. They are charged USD 5 (|18,000 Shillings) per kilogram of textile which, according to them, is too expensive.
Edward Kiwanuka, the City Town Clerk disclosed that part of the money will be used for the development of Gulu City master plan, expand, maintain and open new roads in 12 parishes annexed to the city from the neighbouring Omoro District.
Emmanuel Banya, the Kitgum Municipal Council Town Clerk told URN in an interview on Thursday that the fund couldn’t be spent due to the covid-19 pandemic that saw several government projects halted.
