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Minister Balaam Storms Hoima Central Market on Independence Day, Uncovers Landlords, Dirty Toilets and Extortion

Anthony Agripa October 9, 2026 No Comments

HOIMA CITY, 9th October 2026 – The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam, this morning visited Hoima Central Market to resolve long-standing grievances affecting vendors. The visit is still…

”Money Will Come!” — Minister Musasizi Urges Kabale Leaders to Prioritise Service Delivery

Taaka Wandera October 9, 2026 No Comments

KABALE DISTRICT, 8 October 2026 — The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, has urged newly elected political leaders in Kabale District…

State Minister Nameere Tasks Districts to Document Non Functional Agricultural Investments

Uwamaria Joan October 9, 2026 No Comments

The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has tasked Local Governments to document all non-functional Government agricultural investments in their respective areas within the next two…

Minister Nameere Re-launches GiveDirectly Cash Transfer Programme in Nakapiripirit

Uwamaria Joan October 9, 2026 No Comments

Today in Nakapiripirit, the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, re-launched the GiveDirectly cash transfer programme, reaffirming Government’s commitment to supporting households to improve their livelihoods…

Buliisa Corruption Exposed as Hon. Balaam Chairs Anti-Corruption Baraza

Anthony Agripa October 8, 2026 No Comments

BULIISA – Hon. Balaam chairing an anti-corruption baraza in Buliisa District where massive exaggeration of procurement, shoddy works and misuse of funds were laid bare. The meeting established that heads…

Hon. Balaam Visits Seed School in Buliisa District

Anthony Agripa October 8, 2026 No Comments

BULIISA – Hon. Balaam, has visited Kihungya Seed School in Buliisa District as part of the ongoing Anti-Corruption and Service Delivery monitoring tour in Bunyoro. The school has an enrollment…

Ugandan Public Officials Graduate with Advanced Skills for Sustainable Development and Territorial Planning

Anthony Agripa October 8, 2026 No Comments

Uganda has recorded another milestone in strengthening the capacity of its public service after six Ugandan public officials graduated from the Master in Sustainable Development in Africa: Institutional Design and…

WATCH: Developing Story

Uwamaria Joan October 8, 2026 No Comments

The State Minister for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, arrives in Kawach Sub County, Nakapiripirit District, to officiate the Karamoja re-launch of the Cash Transfer Programme implemented by GiveDirectly.…

MoLG and KOICA Discuss New Programme to Strengthen Rural Development in Five Districts

Taaka Wandera October 8, 2026 No Comments

KAMPALA, 7 October 2026 – The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, yesterday chaired a meeting with a delegation from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), led by…

HAPPENING NOW: GiveDirectly Relaunches in Nakapiripirit

MoLG Comms Desk October 8, 2026 No Comments

GiveDirectly is officially relaunching its cash transfer programme at Kaawach Sub-county in Nakapiripirit District today.