Tororo municipal is an old settlement with potential for growth and industrialization .its strategically located around Tororo rock which is a source of wealth .It was gazetted as an urban centre in 1927 when limestone was discovered at the rock .its growth is attributed to the location as an entry point into Uganda from Kenya. In 1945, Tororo gained a town council status elevated by the crown government under the British colonial rule In 1987, it was elevated to a municipal status as a result of its expansion as well as spheres of service delivery.