The long-awaited road named in honor of the late Rotary International President, Sam Owor, has been officially launched in Tororo Municipality.

The initiative stems from a 2016 resolution by the Tororo Municipal Council to immortalise the legacy of Owor, one of the district's most celebrated figures.

During the launch event, Amose Dupe, a municipal councillor, expressed gratitude for the recognition of Sam Owor's contributions and urged Rotarians to take charge of maintaining the road.

"We request that the maintenance of the road be under the control of Rotary, especially regarding lighting and beautification. This will keep the road admirable," he remarked.

Rotarians, led by District Governor Anna Okutu, lauded the council's decision and emphasised the importance of the road as a living memory of Owor's contributions.

"We are very happy that Tororo Local Government and the Municipal Council deemed it fit to name a road after Owor because he was one of the greatest from this district. We hope all who use the road are inspired to learn about him and emulate his values," Okutu said.

The Rotarians also pledged their commitment to maintaining and beautifying the road. "We shall work closely with the council to plant trees and enhance its beauty, making it a beacon of activities. This is what Sam Owor would have wanted," Okutu added.

The family of the late Sam Owor expressed heartfelt appreciation to the municipality. Stephen Owor, the elder son of the late Rotarian, shared the family's gratitude.

"As a family, we are deeply honoured that the councillors of Tororo Municipality found it fitting to name a road after our father. We are truly humbled by this gesture," he said.

The road, now a symbol of Sam Owor's enduring legacy, stands as a testament to his remarkable achievements and the respect he garnered within his community.

Its launch marks a new chapter of pride and responsibility for Tororo Municipality and Rotary International.