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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Ministry Trains 10 Local Governments to Strengthen Local Revenue Mobilisation

Taaka Wandera November 2, 2026 No Comments

MBARARA CITY— The Ministry of Local Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has opened a training workshop at Las Vegas Hotel…

The Ministry of Local Government conducts a support supervision visit in Buhweju District.

Uwamaria Joan November 2, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government, through the Department of District Inspection led by Principal Inspector Mr. Charles Mwijukye, has conducted a support supervision visit in Buhweju District…

CONGRATULATIONS HON. BALAAM

Anthony Agripa November 1, 2026 No Comments

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…

LIVE FROM NAIROBI – TAAF LAUNCH & THE UNSTOPPABLE AFRICAN AWARDS 2026

Anthony Agripa October 31, 2026 No Comments

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

Akoragye Winnie Comfort October 30, 2026 No Comments

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

MoLG Comms Desk October 30, 2026 No Comments

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

Uwamaria Joan October 30, 2026 No Comments

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

Akoragye Winnie Comfort October 29, 2026 No Comments

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…

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Government to Rehabilitate 2500km Roads under National Oilseeds Project (NOSP)

ministry September 11, 2025 No Comments

The National Oilseeds Project was conceived within the Framework Plan of Government of Uganda Development Strategies of National Development Plan 111 (NDP111) and Agriculture Sector Strategic Plan (ASSP) that focusses…