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LEGS Commended for Poverty Reduction in Nakasenke as Delegation Completes Mission in Central Uganda

ministry November 14, 2025 No Comments

The Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project has been commended for its significant contribution to reducing poverty in Nakasenke District. According to the Chief Administrative Officer, poverty levels have fallen…

LEGS Project Spurs Economic Growth and Livelihood Transformation in Bunyangabu

ministry November 13, 2025 No Comments

A joint delegation from the Ministry of Local Government, the Ministry of Finance, and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has visited Bunyangabu District as part of the closure mission for…

Ntoroko Pledges Support for LEGS Interventions

ministry November 12, 2025 No Comments

Ntoroko District has pledged full support towards sustaining the achievements of the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project, implemented by the Ministry of Local Government with financing from the Lives…

Day two of the Joint Regional Development Programme Annual review workshop 2025 (JRDPAR)

ministry October 31, 2025 No Comments

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has commended districts that are performing well in recruitment, citing Mityana, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Arua, and Kisoro as examples of good practice.…

Affirmative Action in Regional Development: Bridging Service Delivery Gaps

ministry October 31, 2025 No Comments

Hon. Alice K. Kaboyo, Minister of State for Luwero and Rwenzori Affairs, has highlighted the vital role of affirmative action in promoting inclusive and balanced regional development across Uganda. Presenting…

Piggery, Coffee, and Poultry Take the Lead in PDM Investments

ministry October 31, 2025 No Comments

Development Partners Urge Stronger Coordination to Deepen Decentralization

ministry October 31, 2025 No Comments

Speaking on behalf of development partners, Mr. Anguzu Sam Ejibua, Resident Country Programme Manager, VNG International Uganda, and Co-Chair of the Local Government Development Partners Group, praised the Ministry of…

Ben Kumumanya, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government

ministry October 30, 2025 No Comments

Ben Kumumanya, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, has highlighted the remarkable progress and impact of the Regional Development Programme (RDP) during the 2020–2024 implementation period. Kumumanya…

Prime Minister Nabbanja Opens JRDPAR Workshop, Pledges Inclusive and Sustainable Development

ministry October 30, 2025 No Comments

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has officially opened the first Joint Regional Development Programme Annual Review ( JRDPAR) workshop, acknowledging the contributions of local governments, development partners, and communities in promoting…

Minister of Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, of the achievements of Uganda’s regional development programs over the past five years

ministry October 30, 2025 No Comments

Minister of Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, has highlighted the achievements of Uganda’s regional development programs over the past five years, emphasizing the importance of decentralization and collaboration among ministries,…

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