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Headmaster and P.1 Teacher Arrested at Midria Primary School Over Alleged “Ghost Pupils” Scandal

Anthony Agripa August 14, 2026 No Comments

Maracha— The headmaster of Midria Primary School and the school’s Primary One teacher have been arrested by operatives from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, following allegations of inflating enrollment figures…

Teachers Confront Headmaster as State House Anti-Corruption Unit Arrests Him

Anthony Agripa August 14, 2026 No Comments

MARACHA, Uganda — Teachers at Koi Primary School sat down with Hon. Balaam and told him that statements made by the headmaster were false. In a new development, the State…

Hon. Balaam Intervenes at Koi primary school Over Alleged Pupil Count Discrepancy

Anthony Agripa August 14, 2026 No Comments

MARACHA, Uganda — Hon. Balaam paid an impromptu visit to Koi primary school, and what he found on arrival prompted an immediate response from the minister. According to information gathered…

Hon. Balaam Commends Curube Health Centre III in Maracha, Interacts with Patients and Medical Personnel

Anthony Agripa August 14, 2026 No Comments

MARACHA — Hon. Balaam visited Curube Health Centre III in Maracha District today and expressed satisfaction with the level of service delivery at the facility. The Minister toured the outpatient,…

Minister Balaam and the National Coordinator for PDM, Galabuzi Ssozi Inspect Aru Bridge and 4km Road Project in Maracha District

Anthony Agripa August 14, 2026 No Comments

MARACHA — Hon. Balaam Barugahara and Hon. Ssozi Galabuzi on have conducted an inspection of the Aru Bridge and a 4-kilometer road in Maracha District, a project reported to have…

Hon. Balaam Intervenes as Boda Boda Riders Demand Shs 147m from NRM Secretariat

Anthony Agripa August 14, 2026 No Comments

Arua City — Hon. Balaam Barugahara, today morning has met with a group of Boda Boda riders who were demanding payment of Shs 147 million they say was released by…

Hon. Balaam Arrives in Pakwach District, Orders Re-Arrest of PDM Focal Persons Over Extortion Allegations

Anthony Agripa August 14, 2026 No Comments

PAKWACH — Hon. Balaam Barugahara, the Minister of Local Government, has arrived in Pakwach District and convened a meeting at the district council hall, following the President’s directive to intensify…

State Minister Nameere Conducts Assessment Visit at Bugwere High School

Taaka Wandera August 13, 2026 No Comments

The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, earlier today visited Bugwere High School, where she interacted with the headteacher and students during an assessment of learning…

Budaka Health Centre IV In-Charge, DHO Arrested Over Poor Service Delivery

Taaka Wandera August 13, 2026 No Comments

The in-charge of Budaka Health Centre IV and the District Health Officer (DHO) have been arrested for investigation on the orders of the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon.…

Budaka District Engineer Referred to IGG Over Shs 600 Million Hospital Ward Project

Taaka Wandera August 13, 2026 No Comments

The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere, has referred the Budaka District Engineer to the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) for investigation over a hospital ward project at…