Anti-Corruption Baraza in Ongoro, Agai Town Council, Maracha District.

Minister Balaam Intervenes in Jinja District Leadership Disputes to Improve Service Delivery

Anti-Corruption Baraza in Ongoro, Agai Town Council, Maracha District.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya officially onboarding district leaders during the Gulu workshop

Group photo of district leaders, Ministry officials, UNCDF representatives and partners at the conclusion of the workshop

Mr. Stephen Koma, Commissioner District Inspection, signing the commitment board on behalf of the government.

The LoCAL Facility Coordinator, Eng. Paul Kasule speaking during the workshop

Technical officers participating in training sessions and group discussions

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Residents of Bukwo Town Council Decry Collapsing Sonsho Bridge Despite Shs73 Million Allocation

Anthony Agripa August 27, 2026 No Comments

BUKWO TOWN COUNCIL, BUKWO DISTRICT – Residents of Bukwo Town Council have expressed outrage over the deplorable state of Sonsho Bridge, despite Shs73 million reportedly being allocated…

HON. BALAAM MAKES SURPRISE VISIT TO CHESOWER HEALTH CENTER III, APPLAUDS DEDICATED MEDICAL STAFF

Anthony Agripa August 27, 2026 No Comments

Chesower, Bukwo District – In a departure from his recent high-profile crackdowns, Hon. Balaam has made an unannounced visit to Chesower Health Center III in Kongasis, Eastern…

We are LIVE at Mbale Central Market in Mbale City.

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Mbale Industrial Division Town Clerk Arrested as Minister Balaam Confronts Corruption at Central Market

Anthony Agripa August 26, 2026 No Comments

MBALE CITY – The Industrial Division Town Clerk, Mr. Geoffrey Mugisha, has been arrested by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit following a heated public baraza chaired by…

TOP GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS INSPECT ARECHEK DAM IN NAPAK TO ASSESS FUNCTIONALITY, SERVICE DELIVERY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Teko Bianca Turukan August 26, 2026 No Comments

On Wednesday, 26 August 2026, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, accompanied by the Deputy Head of Public Service, officials from the Ministry of…

Hon. Balaam Faces Angry Vendors in Mbale Central Market Over Harassment, Lost Lock-ups

Anthony Agripa August 26, 2026 No Comments

MBALE CITY – The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has convened a heated meeting with vendors at Mbale Central Market to address a long-running…

MoLG advances implementation of Waste Management Policy

Anthony Agripa August 26, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government is advancing implementation of key provisions of the Waste Management Policy as it prepares for its wider rollout, with Local Governments, the…

Together Against Corruption

Anthony Agripa August 26, 2026 No Comments

Last evening, I updated the whole House on the progress made so far in our efforts to eliminate corruption in Local Government. I thank the Rt. Hon.…

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Regions

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Sub Regions

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Districts

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Cities

256

Counties

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Municipalities

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City Divisions

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Constiuencies

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Sub Counties

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Municipal Divisions

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Town Councils

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Parish

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Villages

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Wards

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Hon. Balaam Makes Surprise Visit to Bwizibwera Health Center IV

Anthony Agripa August 8, 2026 No Comments

MBARARA DISTRICT – Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi has paid a surprise visit to Bwizibwera Health Center IV in Kashari North, Mbarara District, to assess service delivery and accountability at the…

Buhweju District Faces Major Shake-up as State House Anti-Corruption Unit Requests Investigations

Anthony Agripa August 7, 2026 No Comments

Buhweju District is undergoing a sweeping accountability drive after the State House Anti-Corruption Unit requested Hon. Balaam Barugahara, Minister of Local Government, and the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, to…

Buhweju Nursing Officer Alleges Ghost Patients, Irregular Staff Transfers as Minister Balaam Orders Anti-Corruption Probec

Anthony Agripa August 7, 2026 No Comments

BUHWEJU DISTRICT – Serious allegations of corruption and malpractice within Buhweju District’s health and recruitment systems have emerged after a nursing officer accused district officials of directing health workers to…

MoLG Holds Pre-Departure Meeting for National Compliance Inspection

Akoragye Winnie Comfort August 7, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government’s District Inspection Department has today convened a pre-departure meeting, chaired by Mr. Stephen Idha Koma, Commissioner for District Inspection, to align field teams ahead of…

Buhweju Cries Foul Over Alleged Sale of Government Jobs, Corruption and Missing Gold Royalties as Minister Balaam Assesses Government Programmes

Anthony Agripa August 7, 2026 No Comments

BUHWEJU DISTRICT – Concerns over corruption, poor implementation of government projects, lack of accountability, and the district’s failure to benefit from its vast gold resources dominats discussions as the Minister…