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Hon. Balaam Orders Probe into Shs 400M Kaptum Health Center III Project in Kween

Anthony Agripa August 28, 2026 No Comments

KAPTUM, KWEEN DISTRICT – Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has visited Kaptum Health Center III in Kween District where he uncovered gross mismanagement and shoddy construction work at the facility. The…

Hon. Balaam Barugahara, PLU General Secretary Arrive in Kween for Anti-Corruption Drive

Anthony Agripa August 28, 2026 No Comments

KWEEN — The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, together with the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) General Secretary, Hon. Twalla Fadil, has arrived in Kween District today…

Residents of Bukwo Town Council Decry Collapsing Sonsho Bridge Despite Shs73 Million Allocation

Anthony Agripa August 27, 2026 No Comments

BUKWO TOWN COUNCIL, BUKWO DISTRICT – Residents of Bukwo Town Council have expressed outrage over the deplorable state of Sonsho Bridge, despite Shs73 million reportedly being allocated for its rehabilitation.…

HON. BALAAM MAKES SURPRISE VISIT TO CHESOWER HEALTH CENTER III, APPLAUDS DEDICATED MEDICAL STAFF

Anthony Agripa August 27, 2026 No Comments

Chesower, Bukwo District – In a departure from his recent high-profile crackdowns, Hon. Balaam has made an unannounced visit to Chesower Health Center III in Kongasis, Eastern Uganda, where he…

We are LIVE at Mbale Central Market in Mbale City.

Anthony Agripa August 26, 2026 No Comments

Mbale Industrial Division Town Clerk Arrested as Minister Balaam Confronts Corruption at Central Market

Anthony Agripa August 26, 2026 No Comments

MBALE CITY – The Industrial Division Town Clerk, Mr. Geoffrey Mugisha, has been arrested by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit following a heated public baraza chaired by Hon. Balaam at…

TOP GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS INSPECT ARECHEK DAM IN NAPAK TO ASSESS FUNCTIONALITY, SERVICE DELIVERY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Teko Bianca Turukan August 26, 2026 No Comments

On Wednesday, 26 August 2026, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, accompanied by the Deputy Head of Public Service, officials from the Ministry of Water and Environment,…

Hon. Balaam Faces Angry Vendors in Mbale Central Market Over Harassment, Lost Lock-ups

Anthony Agripa August 26, 2026 No Comments

MBALE CITY – The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has convened a heated meeting with vendors at Mbale Central Market to address a long-running impasse between traders…

MoLG advances implementation of Waste Management Policy

Anthony Agripa August 26, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government is advancing implementation of key provisions of the Waste Management Policy as it prepares for its wider rollout, with Local Governments, the private sector and…

Together Against Corruption

Anthony Agripa August 26, 2026 No Comments

Last evening, I updated the whole House on the progress made so far in our efforts to eliminate corruption in Local Government. I thank the Rt. Hon. Speaker ObothOboth for…