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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PDM THIEVES, ILLEGAL FEES, SHODDY ROADS & SOLD GOVERNMENT LAND — Hon. Balaam Exposes The Rot In Lyantonde

Anthony Agripa November 14, 2026 No Comments

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Anthony Agripa November 14, 2026 No Comments

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Anthony Agripa November 14, 2026 No Comments

Sanga Town, Kiruhura — Hon. Balaam Barugahara was on his way to Lyantonde this morning when he made a stop at Sanga Town. What he found there…

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Anthony Agripa November 14, 2026 No Comments

Isingiro — Hon. Balaam officially launched the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) offices for Isingiro District. It was not just the opening of an office. It was…

ADVANCING LoCAL AND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS FOR CLIMATE ACTION AT COP31

Anthony Agripa November 13, 2026 No Comments

At the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya,Turkey, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), Mr Ben Kumumanya, welcomed Nepal’s Minister of Agriculture,…

From A Bicycle Carrying Matooke To A Market For His People: Hon. Balaam Commissions The Wavamunno Market In Rugaaga

Anthony Agripa November 13, 2026 No Comments

Rugaaga, Isingiro — Hon. Balaam has officially commissioned the market built by businessman Gordon Wavamunno at Rugaaga — a market the tycoon built as a way of…

“Go And Do God’s Work, Sweep Corruption Out Of Uganda” — Reverend’s Message As Hon. Balaam Attends Special Prayers In Rugaaga

Anthony Agripa November 13, 2026 No Comments

Rugaaga, Isingiro — Hon. Balaam Barugahara and his anti-corruption team attended special prayers organized at the Rugaaga Church built by businessman Gordon Wavamunno, in a moment that…

Shs3 Billion Spent, Not a Single Drop: Hon. Balaam Exposes Dormant Water Project in Isingiro

Anthony Agripa November 13, 2026 No Comments

Rwetango, Isingiro — Hon. Balaam Barugahara, alongside Hon. Bright Rwamirama, has taken a tour around Isingiro District, and what they found has left residents frustrated and demanding…

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

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