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MoLG Engages World Bank on PforR Financing for Climate and Natural Resources Programs

Joyce Babirye K May 4, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) has engaged the World Bank to conduct a technical assessment of the Natural Resources, Environment, Climate Change, Land and Water Programmes for Results (PforR)…

4 to 24: MoLG Accelerates Locally Led Climate ActionMoLG Engages World Bank on PforR Financing for Climate and Natural Resources Programs

kagwa abdul May 4, 2026 No Comments

Uganda is accelerating locally led climate adaptation through the UNCDF LoCAL Facility growing from just four pilot districts in 2023 to 24 districts by FY 2026/27.This progress was underscored at…

Trained and motivated civil servants deliver better services – Hon. Muruli Mukasa

Joyce Babirye K April 30, 2026 No Comments

The Minister of Public Service Hon. Muruli Mukasa, has called on Heads of Human Resource Management and Secretaries to District Service Commissions (DSCs) to take a leading role in improving…

Danish Delegation Commends Local Governments for Effective Implementation of Climate and Refugee Programs

Taaka Wandera April 24, 2026 No Comments

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has held a meeting with a delegation from the Royal Danish Embassy and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs following the…

Government, Pentecostal Churches Hold Dialogue on Trade Order Implementation

Taaka Wandera April 22, 2026 No Comments

Hon. Raphael Magyezi, Minister of Local Government, today Wednesday, April 22, 2026, convened a consultative meeting with the Joint Leadership of Born Again Pentecostal Churches, led by Pastor Joseph Serwada,…

PS Kumumanya Engages Service Commissions on Integrity, Reforms in Local Governments.

kagwa abdul March 26, 2026 No Comments

The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has engaged the Executive Committee of District and City Service Commissions in a strategic meeting aimed at strengthening integrity,…

PS Ben Kumumanya Advances MoLG–UNDP Partnership for Improved Service Delivery

kagwa abdul March 26, 2026 No Comments

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), Ben Kumumanya, in an engagement with the UNDP Resident Representative in Uganda, Ms. Nwanne Vwede-Obahor, at the UNDP offices in…

Hon.Raphael Checks Progress as LEGS Project Nears Completion

kagwa abdul November 18, 2025 No Comments

As the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) project moves toward its scheduled closure on 31st December 2025, the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi has embarked on a field…

LEGS Commended for Poverty Reduction in Nakasenke as Delegation Completes Mission in Central Uganda

ministry November 14, 2025 No Comments

The Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project has been commended for its significant contribution to reducing poverty in Nakasenke District. According to the Chief Administrative Officer, poverty levels have fallen…

LEGS Project Spurs Economic Growth and Livelihood Transformation in Bunyangabu

ministry November 13, 2025 No Comments

A joint delegation from the Ministry of Local Government, the Ministry of Finance, and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has visited Bunyangabu District as part of the closure mission for…