CONGRATULATIONS HON. BALAAM
The ministry of Local Government proudly congratulate Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi upon emerging as 2nd Runner-Up – Best Performing Minister in Africa at The Unstoppable African Awards…
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LIVE FROM NAIROBI – TAAF LAUNCH & THE UNSTOPPABLE AFRICAN AWARDS 2026
The African Agenda Forum (TAAF) launch is happening NOW under the theme “Driving Africa’s Narrative, Celebrating Africa’s Greatness” Our very own Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi was nominated…
PERMANENT SECRETARY COMMENDS HAJJI SEWANTE KALIPHAN FOR SERVICE AS MR KAIMA TAKES OVER AS UNDER SECRETARY
The Permanent Secretary, Mr Ben Kumumanya, has commended the outgoing Under Secretary, Hajji Sewante Kaliphan, for his dedication, commitment and contribution to the Ministry during his tenure.…
FOWODE VALIDATES GENDER AUDIT OF PDM IN KARAMOJA; PDM DEPUTY COORDINATOR HON. BONNIE KICONCO HAILS AUDIT
Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) yesterday 29th October 2026 convened stakeholders in a validation meeting for the First Draft Report on the Gender Audit of the…
Public Service Commission Holds Entry Meeting on Job Competence Profiling for Ministry of Local Government
The Public Service Commission has today held the first entry meeting for a Job Competence Profiling exercise for various positions under the Ministry of Local Government as…
Hon. Bonnie Kiconco Kashaija Mutungi and other Stake holders Unveils PDM Goals at Real Fathers 2nd Annual Convening, Links Economic Empowerment to Responsible Fatherhood
The Deputy National Coordinator of the Parish Development Model (PDM), Hon. Bonnie Kiconco Kashaija Mutungi, has reaffirmed that the core goal of PDM is to increase household…
MINISTER BALAAM URGES IMMACULATE HEART GIRLS TO SHUN DRUGS, EMBRACE PATRIOTISM AND HARD WORK
Rukungiri – The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, today made an inspiring stopover at Immaculate Heart Girls School Nyakibaale in Rukungiri District as part…
Sub-National Service Delivery Cluster Presents FY 2027/28 Work Plan
The Sub-National Service Delivery Cluster under REAP II has presented its work plan for the Financial Year 2027/28 during a planning meeting with the Reforms Coordination Unit…
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Babalanda Says Enablers of Corruption Must Be Eliminated to Improve Service Delivery
The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Milly Babalanda, called on local government leaders and public servants to eliminate the enablers of corruption, saying the vice continues to deny Ugandans quality…
Residents Block Hon. Balaam in Kaberebere Town Council, Demand Inspection of Controversial Abattoir
Residents of Kaberebere Town Council temporarily halted Hon. Balaam’s convoy as he made his way to Isingiro District, urging him to first inspect an abattoir they claim was constructed using…
ULGA, UAAU Backed Anti-Corruption Drive, Called for Stronger Support to Local Governments
The Uganda Local Governments Association (ULGA) and the Uganda Urban Authorities Association (UAAU) reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Government’s anti-corruption campaign while calling for accountability efforts to be implemented fairly…
Hon. Nameere Justine calls upon political and technical leaders to strengthen accountability and integrity in public service.
The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Nameere Justine Nsubuga, has called on political and technical leaders across the country to strengthen accountability and uphold integrity in public service…
Minister Jim Muhwezi Highlights Security’s Role in Protecting Government Programmes
The Minister for Security, Hon. Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has emphasized that national security goes beyond protecting lives and property to safeguarding government programmes and ensuring effective service…
Security is Everyone’s Responsibility, IGP Tells Local Government Leaders
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abbas Byakagaba, has reaffirmed the Uganda Police Force’s commitment to strengthening security across the country, noting that a safe and secure environment is essential…
Minister for Agriculture calls for Greater Local Government Support and leadership for Agriculture
The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, has called on Local Government leaders to give more attention to agriculture by strengthening planning, supervision and support for…
Gen. Katumba Wamala Calls for Collective Action to Eliminate Corruption in Local Governments
The Honourable Minister of Public Service, Gen. Katumba Wamala, has called for stronger collaboration among government institutions to eliminate corruption and improve service delivery, stressing that the fight against graft…
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