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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Ministry of Local Government rolls out SCART to Hoima City.

Joyce Babirye K September 23, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government has rolled out a Simplified computerized Accounting and Reporting tool(SCART) to the two divisions of Hoima City. SCART is a web-based financial…

SOROTI DISTRICT UPDATE

Soroti District Comms September 23, 2026 No Comments

Monitoring of Road Works The Commissioner for Local Government, together with the Rural Development Support and Coordination Unit (RUDSEC) of the Ministry of Local Government and the…

Mbarara City Leaders Pledge to Adopt SCART for Improved Accountability

Uwamaria Joan September 22, 2026 No Comments

The Mbarara City technical and political leaders have pledged to adopt the Simplified Computerized Accounting and Reporting Tool (SCART) following its enrolment in the City divisions of…

Minister Nameere Endorses Gen. Muhoozi for 2031

Anthony Agripa September 22, 2026 No Comments

State Minister for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, today visited the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) offices in Naguru, where she met the PLU General Secretary,…

Soroti District Launches Mechanised Maintenance of Soroti–Lalle Road

Soroti District Comms September 22, 2026 No Comments

Soroti District has launched mechanised maintenance works on the 9.5-kilometre Soroti–Lalle District Road at a cost of UGX 178.8 million, in a move aimed at improving road…

SCART Launched in Mbarara City to Bridge Accountability and Reporting Gaps

Uwamaria Joan September 22, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government has officially launched the Simplified Computerized Accounting and Reporting Tool (SCART) in Mbarara City to strengthen accountability and improve financial management across…

Minister Balaam Calls for a People-Centred Local Government Budget for FY 2027/28

Anthony Agripa September 21, 2026 No Comments

Mbale – The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, has called for a more responsive and people-centred approach to planning and budgeting for local governments,…

MOFPED PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

MoLG Comms Desk September 21, 2026 No Comments

PSST @rggoobi has commended local governments for developing projects under the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) framework, saying the proposals are well-informed and have the potential to generate revenue…

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PDM Secretariat Tasks Trainers with Strengthening Local Leadership Role in Implementing PDM

Uwamaria Joan August 16, 2026 No Comments

Officers from the Parish Development Model (PDM) Secretariat have tasked Local Government Council trainers with equipping Local Council leaders with practical knowledge to strengthen beneficiary selection, community mobilisation and the…

Hon. Balaam Slams Lefori Health Center III Over Poor Services, Urges Residents to “Expose the Corrupt” at Evening Rally

Anthony Agripa August 15, 2026 No Comments

Moyo District – Hon. Balaam has made an impromptu visit to Lefori Health Center III, where he has uncovered glaring service delivery gaps that have frustrated residents for months. During…

The Minister for Local Government Calls for Affordable Fees at Lefori Secondary School

Anthony Agripa August 15, 2026 No Comments

Moyo District – Hon. Balaam paid a visit to Lefori Secondary School this week following concerns raised by parents over what they described as excessively high school fees. During the…

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Taaka Wandera August 15, 2026 No Comments

State Minster Nameere finds out that bulerwe-kakooli-Kadimukoli- road was graded a day before she arrived in Budaka District, contrary to what the district engineer had said.

Local Councils Called on to Turn Community Resources into Wealth and Jobs

Uwamaria Joan August 15, 2026 No Comments

The Local Economic Development (LED) Department at the Ministry of Local Government has called on local councils to play a central role in turning community resources into economic opportunities that…

Hon. Balaam Pledges Access Road for Eria Health Center III in Moyo District

Anthony Agripa August 15, 2026 No Comments

Moyo district – Hon. Balaam has visited Eria Health Center III in Moyo District, where he met residents and health workers over pressing challenges affecting service delivery. The main complaint…

State Minister Hon. Justine Nameere Presides Over Successful PDM SACCO Committee Election in Petete Parish, Budaka District

Taaka Wandera August 15, 2026 No Comments

BUDAKA DISTRICT, The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, on Friday yesterday, presided over the successful election of a new Parish Development Model (PDM) SACCO committee…

PDM Accountability Gaps Emerge in Petete Parish

Taaka Wandera August 15, 2026 No Comments

BUDAKA DISTRICT: The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has directed investigations into alleged accountability gaps in the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Petete…