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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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…

UNITED STATES STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH UGANDA TO IMPROVE HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Anthony Agripa November 4, 2026 No Comments

KAMPALA, 3rd November 2026 – The United States Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Uganda’s health sector through closer collaboration with local governments, with a focus…

ITALIAN INVESTORS TO BRING EUR 72 MILLION INVESTMENT TO UGANDA, TARGETING WASTE MANAGEMENT AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT – MINISTER BALAAM

Anthony Agripa November 3, 2026 No Comments

KAMPALA, 3rd November 2026 – Uganda is set to receive a delegation of 82 Italian investors and leaders expected to explore investment opportunities aimed at strengthening local…

Happening Now: Zombo district Local Government

MoLG Comms Desk November 3, 2026 No Comments

Zombo district Local Government is holding budget Conference under the theme “Full monetization of Uganda’s economy through commercial agriculture, industrialization, expanding and broadening services, digital transformation and…

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