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Balaam Cracks the Whip in Pakwach: Town Clerk Adriko Simon, Engineer Omeri Bonny Arrested Over Shoddy Shs1 Billion Road

Anthony Agripa August 13, 2026 No Comments

Shs900M already paid for 1.1km as Minister finds “visible substandard and shoddy work” in Pakwach PAKWACH — A road inspection has turned into a corruption crackdown in Pakwach District after…

Minister Balaam Orders Probe Into Shs2.9 Billion Panyimur Health Centre III

Anthony Agripa August 13, 2026 No Comments

PAKWACH DISTRICT — Hon. Barugahara Ateenyi, has directed the State House Anti-Corruption Unit to conduct a full investigation into the construction of buildings at Panyimur Health Centre III in Pakwach…

State Minister Nameere Begins Budaka Anti-Corruption Drive with Scrutiny of Service Delivery

Taaka Wandera August 13, 2026 No Comments

The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere , has kicked off the anti-corruption drive in Budaka District by putting the district’s service delivery status under scrutiny before…

Hon. Balaam Raises Red Flags Over Boro Health Center II Maternity Works

Anthony Agripa August 13, 2026 No Comments

Pakwach— Minister Hon. Balaam Barugahara has flagged alleged mismanagement at Boro Health Center II in Pakwach district, accusing facility managers of defying directives and carrying out substandard construction works. Addressing…

Hon. Balaam Visits Pakwach Health Centre IV, Praises Services But Flags Bed Shortage

Anthony Agripa August 13, 2026 No Comments

PAKWACH — Hon. Balaam Barugahara, made an impromptu visit to Pakwach Health Centre IV on, where he commended the facility’s staff for their service delivery but raised concern over critical…

IGG Urges Council Trainers to Fight Corruption

Uwamaria Joan August 13, 2026 No Comments

The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has urged Local Government Council trainers to equip council leaders with the knowledge and values needed to strengthen accountability, integrity and the fight against corruption.…

Accountability meeting led by the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga kicks off at Budaka District

Taaka Wandera August 13, 2026 No Comments

BUDAKA DISTRICTHeadteachers, health facility in-charges, Heads of Department, technical officers and members of the District Executive are gathering at Budaka District Local Government ahead of a one-day accountability meeting to…

PS Kumumanya Draws on Three Decades of Decentralisation Experience to Guide Trainers

Uwamaria Joan August 12, 2026 No Comments

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has drawn on more than 30 years of his experience in facilitating decentralisation to provide practical guidance to trainers preparing to…

Day Four: Trainers Put Council Procedures into Practice

Uwamaria Joan August 12, 2026 No Comments

Day Four of the Training of Trainers for the Induction of Local Government Councils has taken a practical turn in Masaka, with participants stepping into the roles of council leaders…

Local Governments Directed to Open Council Proceedings, Publish Budgets and Curb Alcohol and Betting Abuse

Anthony Agripa August 12, 2026 No Comments

KAMPALA, August 2026 — The Ministry of Local Government has directed all Local Government leaders across the country to strengthen transparency, public accountability and community productivity through greater public access…