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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Kikunyu Parish Chief, SACCO Leaders Arrested Over Extortion Allegations

Uwamaria Joan September 13, 2026 No Comments

The Kikunyu Parish Chief and SACCO leaders were arrested and taken to Bukoto Police Station, where they recorded statements following allegations of extortion raised against them during…

Kakunyu Residents Raise Alarm Over Extortion, Corruption among Sacco Leadership

Uwamaria Joan September 13, 2026 No Comments

13TH / 08/ 2026MASAKA CITY Residents of Kakunyu Parish in Bukoto Sub-County have raised concerns over alleged extortion, corruption and irregularities in the implementation of the Parish…

Hon. Nameere Challenges Masaka City to Become a Model of Service Delivery

Uwamaria Joan September 11, 2026 No Comments

The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has challenged the political and technical leadership of Masaka City to improve service delivery and make…

Hon. Balaam Engages Market Vendors to Address Concerns at Kabundaire Market

Anthony Agripa September 11, 2026 No Comments

KABUNDAIRE, FORT PORTAL CITY – In a move aimed at bridging the gap between government and grassroots traders, Hon. Balaam, has held an interactive engagement with vendors…

Minister Balaam Uncovers Deep Crisis at Iganga General Hospital

Anthony Agripa September 10, 2026 No Comments

IGANGA DISTRICT – The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, has visited Iganga General Hospital following numerous complaints from residents over the poor state of…

Hon. Balaam Commissions First Glue Factory in East Africa at Mbale Industrial Park

Anthony Agripa September 10, 2026 No Comments

MBALE – Hon. Balaam has this morning commissioned YANGTZE Industry Limited, the first glue manufacturing company in East Africa, at Mbale Industrial Park. The Chairman and his…

TWO TOP AGRICULTURAL OFFICERS ARRESTED IN KALIRO AS MINISTER BALAAM EXPOSES GHOST PDM DEMONSTRATION FARM

Anthony Agripa September 9, 2026 No Comments

KALIRO, UGANDA – What was meant to be a routine Parish Development Model (PDM) assessment meeting turned into a scene of shock and anger as residents exposed…

Hon. Balaam Makes Surprise Visit to Namwiwa Health Centre III as Residents Raise Alarming Allegations

Anthony Agripa September 9, 2026 No Comments

KALIRO DISTRICT – Hon. Balaam has made a surprise visit to Namwiwa Health Centre III in Namwiwa Sub-county, Kaliro District, following an outcry from residents over alleged…

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Regions

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Sub Regions

135

Districts

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Cities

256

Counties

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Municipalities

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City Divisions

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Constiuencies

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Sub Counties

89

Municipal Divisions

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Town Councils

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Parish

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Villages

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Ministry of Local Government’s Local Economic Development Holds Stakeholders’ Workshop on Strengthening Production, Commercial Officers and Extension Services in Acholi

Anthony Agripa June 5, 2026 No Comments

GULU CITY – The Ministry of Local Government’s Local Economic Development (LED) Department has concluded a two-day stakeholders’ workshop aimed at strengthening Production and Commercial Officers’ role in extension service…