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Minister Jim Muhwezi Highlights Security’s Role in Protecting Government Programmes

Taaka Wandera August 5, 2026 No Comments

The Minister for Security, Hon. Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has emphasized that national security goes beyond protecting lives and property to safeguarding government programmes and ensuring effective service…

Security is Everyone’s Responsibility, IGP Tells Local Government Leaders

Taaka Wandera August 5, 2026 No Comments

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abbas Byakagaba, has reaffirmed the Uganda Police Force’s commitment to strengthening security across the country, noting that a safe and secure environment is essential…

Minister for Agriculture calls for Greater Local Government Support and leadership for Agriculture

Taaka Wandera August 5, 2026 No Comments

The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, has called on Local Government leaders to give more attention to agriculture by strengthening planning, supervision and support for…

Gen. Katumba Wamala Calls for Collective Action to Eliminate Corruption in Local Governments

Uwamaria Joan August 5, 2026 No Comments

The Honourable Minister of Public Service, Gen. Katumba Wamala, has called for stronger collaboration among government institutions to eliminate corruption and improve service delivery, stressing that the fight against graft…

Vice President Commends Anti-Corruption Drive, Urges Fairness and integrity in accountability operations

Taaka Wandera August 5, 2026 No Comments

The Vice President, H.E. Jessica Alupo, has commended the Ministry of Local Government for its ongoing anti-corruption campaign while calling for accountability operations to be conducted fairly, lawfully and in…

Minister Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi Urges Local Government Leaders to Support Anti-Corruption Drive

Uwamaria Joan August 5, 2026 No Comments

The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has called on local government leaders to fully support the Anti-Corruption team of ministers deployed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to…

Vice President Arrives for Ministry of Local Government Anti-Corruption Meeting

Uwamaria Joan August 5, 2026 No Comments

The Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Maj. (Rtd.) Jessica Rose Alupo, has arrived to officiate at the Ministry of Local Government’s one-day meeting on the implementation of…

HON. JUSTINE NAMEERE NSUBUGA OFFICIATES REDEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE FOR NYENDO NSENENE MARKET STAGE

Anthony Agripa August 4, 2026 No Comments

Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga has reaffirmed her commitment to improving the working environment for traders in Nyendo by officiating a stakeholders’ meeting that resolved to redevelop the Nyendo Nsenene Market…

Hon. Barugahara Balaam Pledges Support to Victims of Devastating Mbarara Timber Market Fire

Anthony Agripa August 4, 2026 No Comments

MBARARA CITY: Traders dealing in timber along Major Victor Bwana Road on Makhansing Road are counting heavy losses after a devastating fire broke out in the early hours of the…

Minister Balaam Orders Investigation into Alleged Illegal Charges at Mbarara Central Market

Anthony Agripa August 4, 2026 No Comments

Hon. Minister Balaam has directed Commissioner Charles Magumba and the Mbarara District Police Commander (DPC) to investigate allegations that some vendors operating inside Mbarara Central Market were being required to…