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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Inside Manafwa’s Day of Reckoning: A Day of Absenteeism, Stalled Projects and Allegations of Jobs-for-Cash

Anthony Agripa September 20, 2026 No Comments

MANAFWA, Uganda — September 18, 2026. — By 10 a.m., the first warning sign was already visible. At the offices of Nabumali Town Council, the doors were…

NEBBI: LoCAL INVESTMENT BRINGS WATER CLOSER TO FARMERS AND LIVESTOCK

Anthony Agripa September 19, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government has launched the Jupala Centre Valley Dam in Jupala Centre Village, Lee Parish, Kucwiny Sub-county, Nebbi District, as part of Government’s efforts…

Cheers and Complaint As Minister Balaam Tours Tororo Central Market

Anthony Agripa September 19, 2026 No Comments

TORORO – Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, today made an impromptu tour of Tororo Central Market as part of the nationwide accountability and anti-corruption campaign dubbed “Expose the…

UGX 6.7 Billion New Health Complex Groundbroken at Kihihi Health Centre IV to Transform Regional Healthcare Delivery

Kanungu District Comms September 19, 2026 No Comments

In a major development aimed at reducing maternal mortality and easing severe hospital congestion, leaders in Kanungu District on 17th September, 2026, officially broke ground and handed…

Final Day of Training: Strengthening Community Access to Justice in Madi-Okollo.

MoLG Comms Desk September 19, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government has concluded a two-day capacity-building training for members of Model Local Council Courts in Rigbo Sub-County, Madi-Okollo District, under the Spotlight Initiative…

MINISTER BALAAM QUESTIONS Shs 800M NANGIRIMA BRIDGE IN MANAFWA

Anthony Agripa September 19, 2026 No Comments

MANAFWA – Hon. Baruhara Balaam, has raised alarm over the quality of the newly constructed Nangirima Bridge in Manafwa District. The Shs 800 million bridge is located…

Hon. Balaam Applauds Nyondo S.S for Good Organization and Discipline

Anthony Agripa September 18, 2026 No Comments

MANAFWA – Hon. Balaam visited Nyondo Senior Secondary School in Manafwa, a Catholic-founded school, during his monitoring tour. The Minister found the school in a very good…

Youth Leaders Quiz Local Government Ministry on Government Programmes

Uwamaria Joan September 18, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government is using the Uganda National Youth Opportunity and Innovation Conference to take its programmes and services closer to young leaders, explaining government…

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Regions

16

Sub Regions

135

Districts

10

Cities

256

Counties

31

Municipalities

20

City Divisions

353

Constiuencies

1487

Sub Counties

89

Municipal Divisions

589

Town Councils

10716

Parish

71218

Villages

3515

Wards

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Consolidate and increase the stock and quality of productive infrastructure;
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Minister Barugahara Rallies Masaka Residents to Expose Corruption, Prioritise Service Delivery Over Administrative Buildings Kyanamukaka

Anthony Agripa July 29, 2026 No Comments

Sub-county, Masaka District The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, today led a high-level delegation to Kyanamukaka Sub-county in Masaka District to engage stakeholders on H.E. the President’s…