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Day two of the Joint Regional Development Programme Annual review workshop 2025 (JRDPAR)

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The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has commended districts that are performing well in recruitment, citing Mityana, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Arua, and Kisoro as examples of good practice.…

Affirmative Action in Regional Development: Bridging Service Delivery Gaps

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Hon. Alice K. Kaboyo, Minister of State for Luwero and Rwenzori Affairs, has highlighted the vital role of affirmative action in promoting inclusive and balanced regional development across Uganda. Presenting…

Piggery, Coffee, and Poultry Take the Lead in PDM Investments

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Development Partners Urge Stronger Coordination to Deepen Decentralization

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Speaking on behalf of development partners, Mr. Anguzu Sam Ejibua, Resident Country Programme Manager, VNG International Uganda, and Co-Chair of the Local Government Development Partners Group, praised the Ministry of…

Ben Kumumanya, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government

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Ben Kumumanya, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, has highlighted the remarkable progress and impact of the Regional Development Programme (RDP) during the 2020–2024 implementation period. Kumumanya…

Prime Minister Nabbanja Opens JRDPAR Workshop, Pledges Inclusive and Sustainable Development

ministry October 30, 2025 No Comments

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has officially opened the first Joint Regional Development Programme Annual Review ( JRDPAR) workshop, acknowledging the contributions of local governments, development partners, and communities in promoting…

Minister of Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, of the achievements of Uganda’s regional development programs over the past five years

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Minister of Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, has highlighted the achievements of Uganda’s regional development programs over the past five years, emphasizing the importance of decentralization and collaboration among ministries,…

PS Kumumanya Asks All Local Governments to Add Zero Corruption Tolerance Disclaimer on Job Adverts

ministry October 29, 2025 No Comments

Mr. Ben Kumumanya, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, has called on Heads of Human Resource and Secretaries to Service Commissions in Local Governments to uphold integrity and…

Mr. Harrison Ouma Wafula, the President of the Uganda Public Sector Human Resource Managers Network (UPS-HRMNet)

ministry October 29, 2025 No Comments

Mr. Harrison Ouma Wafula, the President of the Uganda Public Sector Human Resource Managers Network (UPS-HRMNet), has stressed the critical role of HR in recruiting key personnel across sectors during…

The technical advisory committee (TAC) meeting of the local climate adaptive living facility (LoCAL)-UGANDA.

ministry October 29, 2025 No Comments

The ministry of local government is chairing the TAC meeting involving stakeholders (MoLG, MoFPED, MoWE, NPA, OPM,NEMA) that are implementing the LoCAL mechanism/ facility in the 14 district local governments…