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Strengthening Accountability in LLGs

Akoragye Winnie Comfort July 3, 2026 No Comments

Efforts to improve financial accountability in local governments gained momentum today as the Ministry of Local Government commenced a Basic Bookkeeping Skills Training for frontline officers from Lower Local Governments…

MOLG Pushes for Improved Financial Accountability as Basic Book-keeping Workshop in Hoima, Closes

Joyce Babirye K July 3, 2026 No Comments

The two-day Capacity Building Workshop on Basic Bookkeeping Skills for Lower Local Governments, held in Hoima, with a renewed call for integrity and precision in the management of public resources.…

Minister Orders Strict Enforcement of Transport and Market Reforms in Mubende

Anthony Agripa July 1, 2026 No Comments

The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has directed Mubende Municipal Council to implement a series of measures aimed at restoring order in the municipality, improving road safety, and…

Hon. Barugahara Balaam Assures Continuity of Local Governance Ahead of Administrative Unit Elections

Anthony Agripa June 30, 2026 No Comments

The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, accompanied by the State Minister for Local Government, Hon. Nameere Justine Nsubuga, has assured Ugandans that governance and service delivery at…

MoLG Expands Climate Resilience Efforts as LoCAL Facility Reaches 24 Districts

Akoragye Winnie Comfort June 15, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), has strengthened Uganda’s commitment to locally led climate action following the successful conclusion of…

Commissioner for District Inspection, Mr. Idha Stephen Koma, representing the Permanent Secretary, Ben Kumumanya, officially opens the Review Workshop on the LG Compliance Inspection Manual

Anthony Agripa June 15, 2026 No Comments

The Commissioner for District Inspection, Mr. Koma Stephen officially opened a three-day workshop to review the Local Government Compliance Inspection Manual and integrate SAY Plus+ and Teenage Pregnancy Surveillance, Response…

A three-day Review Workshop for the Local Government Compliance Inspection Manual is currently underway at Golf Lane Hotel, Masaka, from 15th to 17th June 2026.

Anthony Agripa June 15, 2026 No Comments

A three-day Review Workshop for the Local Government Compliance Inspection Manual is currently underway at Golf Lane Hotel, Masaka, from 15th to 17th June 2026. The workshop is being conducted…

TWO-DAY LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES IN GREATER MASAKA

Anthony Agripa June 11, 2026 No Comments

The two-day Local Economic Development and Wealth Creation Workshop has successfully concluded, bringing together local government leaders, technical officers, development partners, financial institutions, and other stakeholders from across the Greater…

Ministry of Local Government Completes Procurement Compliance Inspections in Central Uganda

Uwamaria Joan June 6, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government yesterday concluded its procurement compliance inspection exercise in Central Uganda with a visit to Kalungu District Local Government, marking the completion of engagements in the…

MoLG Performance Improvement Engagement with Otuke DLG

MoLG Comms Desk June 5, 2026 No Comments

A team from the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) led by Ms. Jackie Kemigisha Kiiza held a fruitful and insightful engagement with technical staff of Otuke District Local Government on…