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Hon. Balaam Visits Collapsed Manafwa Bridge in Butaleja After Residents’ Outcry

Anthony Agripa September 8, 2026 No Comments

BUTALEJA – Hon. Balaam has visited the collapsed Manafwa River bridge in Butaleja District after residents cried out to him over the dangerous state of the crossing that has claimed…

8 Butaleja District Officials Told to Step Aside as Hon. Balaam Orders Anti-Corruption Probe

Anthony Agripa September 8, 2026 No Comments

BUTALEJA – Hon. Balaam has closed a community engagement meeting with a tough stance against corruption at the district Council Hall. During the meeting, Hon. Balaam listened to concerns and…

Hon. Balaam Makes Surprise Visit to Busolwe General Hospital, Lauds Cleanliness But Flags Drug Shortage

Anthony Agripa September 8, 2026 No Comments

BUSOLWE, BUTALEJA – Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, made a surprise visit to Busolwe General Hospital this week, where he sought eye treatment and got a first-hand look at service delivery…

Hon. Balaam Disbands Butaleja Service Commission as Anti-Corruption Drive Intensifies

Anthony Agripa September 8, 2026 No Comments

BUTALEJA, Uganda — Hon. Balaam has disbanded the Butaleja District Service Commission with immediate effect, following a meeting with political and technical leaders in the district. The meeting is part…

HOW GRASSROOTS MONITORING AND PDM FUNDS ARE RESHAPING KANUNGU’S LOCAL ECONOMY

Kanungu District Comms September 8, 2026 No Comments

Women across Kanungu District have taken a decisive lead in driving household transformation under the government’s flagship Parish Development Model (PDM), outperforming men in securing capital to launch local enterprises.…

Hon. Balaam in Buwambo Parish, Nansana for PDM Assessment

Anthony Agripa September 7, 2026 No Comments

Nansana Municipality -Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, the Minister of Local Government, has today arrived in Buwambo Parish, Nansana Municipality for a Parish Development Model (PDM) assessment. The minister is engaging…

EXISTING MARKET COMMITTEE DISSOLVED AS MINISTER BALAAM MOVES TO RESTORE ORDER

Anthony Agripa September 5, 2026 No Comments

The existing market committee has been dissolved by Hon. Balaam following overwhelming complaints from vendors over extortion, illegal dealings, mistreatment and forceful evictions. The decision was made during a heated…

HON. BALAAM MEETS RESIDENTS AND MARKET VENDORS IN KASIMBILI CENTRAL AND WAKISO CENTRAL MARKET

Anthony Agripa September 5, 2026 No Comments

WAKISO, UGANDA – Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Local Government, including the Commissioner for Urban Administration, Mr. Charles Magumba is today meeting residents and…

Regional Development Programme Technical Working Group Reviews FY 2025/26 Performance

Taaka Wandera September 5, 2026 No Comments

The Regional Development Programme (RDP) Technical Working Group earlier today convened at the Ministry of Local Government to review programme performance for the Financial Year 2025/26 and consider preparations for…

Local Government Association Staff Convene for Annual General Meeting of the Local Government Staff SACCO

Akoragye Winnie Comfort September 4, 2026 No Comments

Local Government Association staff have today convened for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Local Government Staff Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) Limited. The AGM provides an important…