Districts serve as the primary administrative and political units in Uganda's three-tier local government structure, functioning at the second level between the national government and lower local councils. Uganda currently has 135 districts, each headed by an elected chairperson and a district council responsible for local governance, service delivery, and development planning. These units manage essential public services including primary education, healthcare facilities, road maintenance, water supply, and agricultural extension services within their jurisdictions. Districts also collect local revenue, implement national policies at the regional level, and coordinate the activities of sub-counties and municipal councils beneath them. The district system was established to decentralize government functions and bring administrative services closer to citizens, allowing for more responsive local governance tailored to the specific needs and conditions of each area.