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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Hon. Balaam Visits Itendero Matooke Market, Orders Reforms on Leadership, Tender and Facilities

Anthony Agripa November 7, 2026 No Comments

Itendero, Sheema— The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, today morning visited Itendero Matooke Market in Sheema District as part of his ongoing Anti-Corruption Campaign…

Hon. Balaam in Bushenyi for Anti-Corruption Campaign — Taxi Drivers Raise Shs. 150M Allegation as One of Several Issues

Anthony Agripa November 6, 2026 No Comments

Bushenyi District Hall — Ongoing The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, is currently in Bushenyi District for the ongoing Anti-Corruption Campaign, with the engagement…

40 Districts Develop Draft Revenue Enhancement Plans as Ministry Concludes Capacity-Building Programme

Taaka Wandera November 6, 2026 No Comments

MBARARA CITY, 5 November 2026 The Ministry of Local Government, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under the REAP programme, has concluded…

Stronger Local Governments Key to Better Service Delivery -Minister Balaam

Uwamaria Joan November 5, 2026 No Comments

The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has called for greater decision-making authority, financial independence and institutional capacity for local governments across East Africa to…

UGANDA HANDS OVER REGIONAL CHAIRMANSHIP AS EAST AFRICA PUSHES FOR GREATER LOCAL AUTONOMY

Anthony Agripa November 4, 2026 No Comments

KIAMBU, KENYA, 4th November 2026 – Uganda’s Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, this morning joined Ministers responsible for Local Government and other senior leaders…

MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT STEPS UP PROCUREMENT OVERSIGHT IN BUHWEJU

Uwamaria Joan November 4, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government, through the Department of Procurement Inspection and Coordination, is strengthening procurement compliance and building the capacity of Contracts Committee members in selected…

MoLG – Strengthening Local Governance, Unlocking Local Economies

Akoragye Winnie Comfort November 4, 2026 No Comments

Uganda and Germany have concluded their Government-to-Government (G2G) negotiations on development cooperation, culminating in a signing ceremony at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on…

Ministry of Local Government Promotes Sustainable Procurement in LoCAL Project Districts

Uwamaria Joan November 4, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government is conducting workshops to equip local government officials with knowledge and skills to integrate environmental, social, health and safety safeguards into public…

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Hon. Balaam Leads the Sweeping in Bugiri District This Morning

Anthony Agripa September 26, 2026 No Comments

Bugiri District joined the rest of the country this morning for the National Clean-Up Day. The exercise, which rans from 7:30am to 10:00am on Saturday 26th Sept. 2026, is being…

BUGIRI DISTRICT IN FOCUS: Minister Balaam Exposes Rot in Schools, Hospital and Abandoned Gov’t Projects

Anthony Agripa September 26, 2026 No Comments

Bugiri – The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, uncovered glaring service delivery gaps in Bugiri District during a field engagement on Friday 25th, ranging from unaccounted-for school…

Hoima Ready for National Clean-Up Day as MoLG Conducts Final Checks

Taaka Wandera September 25, 2026 No Comments

HOIMA CITY — The Ministry of Local Government has confirmed Hoima City’s readiness for tomorrow’s National Clean-Up Day, an initiative of the Office of the Prime Minister, following final checks…

MoLG Team Arrives in Hoima Ahead of National Clean-Up Day

Taaka Wandera September 25, 2026 No Comments

The team from the Ministry of Local Government has arrived in Hoima City ahead of tomorrow’s National Clean-Up Day activities and held a preparatory meeting with the Town Clerk, the…

Minister of Local Government Hon. Balaam Impressed by Free Services at Bugiri General Hospital, Pledges Support for Expansion

Anthony Agripa September 25, 2026 No Comments

Bugiri — Hon. Balaam, has visited Bugiri General Hospital where he interacted with medical personnel, patients and residents to assess service delivery. During his tour of the hospital, the Minister…