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. Nameere Urges Local Government Leaders to Turn Council Decisions into Tangible Results

Taaka Wandera October 15, 2026 No Comments

MASAKA CITY, 15 October 2026. The State Minister for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has urged Local Government leaders to move beyond meetings and resolutions and…

MoLG Concludes Induction of Buruli County Leaders, Calls for Improved Service Delivery

Akoragye Winnie Comfort October 15, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government has concluded a three-day induction of lower local government leaders from Buruli County in Masindi District, with participants urged to apply the…

PS. Kumumanya argues Local Leaders to prioritise service delivery

Brian Mugenyi October 14, 2026 No Comments

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has urged newly elected local council leaders to prioritise service delivery, accountability and the concerns of…

Effective Communication Takes Centre Stage at Masaka City Councillors’ Induction

Taaka Wandera October 14, 2026 No Comments

MASAKA CITY, 13 October 2026 — Effective communication goes beyond the exchange of information. In leadership, it plays a critical role in negotiation, conflict management, building consensus…

140 Local Government Leaders Undergo Induction Training in Kibaale

Uwamaria Joan October 14, 2026 No Comments

A total of 140 parish and sub county councillors, sub-county chiefs and town clerks from Buyanja Constituency in Kibaale District are undergoing a three-day induction training organised…

OUTRAGE AS HON. BALAAM EXPOSES ROT IN MBARARA CENTRAL MARKET, ORDERS ISSUANCE OF STALL CONTRACTS

Anthony Agripa October 14, 2026 No Comments

MBARARA CITY – There was outrage at Mbarara Central Market after Hon. Balaam made a surprise visit and unearthed gross irregularities in the management of the market.…

GOVT HALTS MARKET FEES IN RWAMPARA AS VENDORS DECRY POOR CONDITIONS

Anthony Agripa October 13, 2026 No Comments

RWAMPARA – The Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has ordered an immediate halt to the collection of market dues at Rugando Matooke Market in Rwampara District after vendors…

MoLG Inducts Newly Elected Lower Local Government Leaders in Buruli County, Masindi District

Akoragye Winnie Comfort October 12, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), through its Local Councils Development Department, has commenced a three-day induction programme for newly elected lower local government leaders in Buruli…

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Sub Regions

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Cities

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Counties

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Municipalities

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Minister Balaam Orders Probe Into Shs2.9 Billion Panyimur Health Centre III

Anthony Agripa August 13, 2026 No Comments

PAKWACH DISTRICT — Hon. Barugahara Ateenyi, has directed the State House Anti-Corruption Unit to conduct a full investigation into the construction of buildings at Panyimur Health Centre III in Pakwach…

State Minister Nameere Begins Budaka Anti-Corruption Drive with Scrutiny of Service Delivery

Taaka Wandera August 13, 2026 No Comments

The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere , has kicked off the anti-corruption drive in Budaka District by putting the district’s service delivery status under scrutiny before…

Hon. Balaam Raises Red Flags Over Boro Health Center II Maternity Works

Anthony Agripa August 13, 2026 No Comments

Pakwach— Minister Hon. Balaam Barugahara has flagged alleged mismanagement at Boro Health Center II in Pakwach district, accusing facility managers of defying directives and carrying out substandard construction works. Addressing…

Hon. Balaam Visits Pakwach Health Centre IV, Praises Services But Flags Bed Shortage

Anthony Agripa August 13, 2026 No Comments

PAKWACH — Hon. Balaam Barugahara, made an impromptu visit to Pakwach Health Centre IV on, where he commended the facility’s staff for their service delivery but raised concern over critical…

IGG Urges Council Trainers to Fight Corruption

Uwamaria Joan August 13, 2026 No Comments

The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has urged Local Government Council trainers to equip council leaders with the knowledge and values needed to strengthen accountability, integrity and the fight against corruption.…

Accountability meeting led by the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga kicks off at Budaka District

Taaka Wandera August 13, 2026 No Comments

BUDAKA DISTRICTHeadteachers, health facility in-charges, Heads of Department, technical officers and members of the District Executive are gathering at Budaka District Local Government ahead of a one-day accountability meeting to…

PS Kumumanya Draws on Three Decades of Decentralisation Experience to Guide Trainers

Uwamaria Joan August 12, 2026 No Comments

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has drawn on more than 30 years of his experience in facilitating decentralisation to provide practical guidance to trainers preparing to…

Day Four: Trainers Put Council Procedures into Practice

Uwamaria Joan August 12, 2026 No Comments

Day Four of the Training of Trainers for the Induction of Local Government Councils has taken a practical turn in Masaka, with participants stepping into the roles of council leaders…