Ministry of Local Government

MARACHA, Uganda — Teachers at Koi Primary School sat down with Hon. Balaam and told him that statements made by the headmaster were false. In a new development, the State House Anti-Corruption Unit has arrested the headmaster of Koi Primary School in connection with the alleged discrepancy in pupil numbers and capitation grants.

MARACHA, Uganda — Hon. Balaam paid an impromptu visit to Koi primary school, and what he found on arrival prompted an immediate response from the minister. According to information gathered at the school, the headmaster had sent pupils home ahead of the visit. Sources said this was due to fears that an on-the-spot headcount would […]

MARACHA — Hon. Balaam visited Curube Health Centre III in Maracha District today and expressed satisfaction with the level of service delivery at the facility. The Minister toured the outpatient, maternity, and laboratory departments this afternoon, where he interacted directly with patients and staff. When asked about services, patients told Hon. Balaam that they receive […]

MARACHA — Hon. Balaam Barugahara and Hon. Ssozi Galabuzi on have conducted an inspection of the Aru Bridge and a 4-kilometer road in Maracha District, a project reported to have cost government 1.9 billion shillings. The two visited the site to assess the quality of works and verify whether value for money was achieved on […]

Arua City — Hon. Balaam Barugahara, today morning has met with a group of Boda Boda riders who were demanding payment of Shs 147 million they say was released by the NRM Secretariat but never reached them. The riders gathered to petition the minister, saying the funds were meant for their SACCOs and associations as […]

PAKWACH — Hon. Balaam Barugahara, the Minister of Local Government, has arrived in Pakwach District and convened a meeting at the district council hall, following the President’s directive to intensify the fight against corruption in government programs. The meeting was called to address complaints around the implementation of the Parish Development Model, PDM, and other […]

The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, earlier today visited Bugwere High School, where she interacted with the headteacher and students during an assessment of learning and school operations. The Minister inspected ongoing classroom construction projects at the school to assess the progress of the works. Hon. Nameere also sought clarification […]

The in-charge of Budaka Health Centre IV and the District Health Officer (DHO) have been arrested for investigation on the orders of the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere , following complaints over poor service delivery at the facility. The arrests came after Hon. Nameere opened the floor to patients and community […]

The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere, has referred the Budaka District Engineer to the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) for investigation over a hospital ward project at Budaka Health Centre IV whose expenditure and progress came under scrutiny. The District Engineer informed the Minister that about Shs2 billion has so far been […]

The Commissioner of Urban Administration Department at the Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Charles Magumba, has highlighted the role of elected leaders in Uganda’s urbanisation, urging Local Government Council trainers to equip leaders with the knowledge to effectively respond to the opportunities and challenges arising from urban growth. Addressing the trainers, Magumba said elected leaders […]

Residents of Nampangala Parish say the Parish Development Model (PDM) is helping improve household incomes as the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, inspected the operations of the area PDM SACCO. During the engagement, Hon. Nameere met the SACCO leadership and committee members and reviewed the implementation of the programme in […]

The Assistant Commissioner Human Resource at the Ministry of Local Government, Ms. Joan Natwenda, has taken Local Government Council trainers through recent Human Resource Management reforms aimed at improving efficiency and service delivery. The reforms include decentralised payroll management for salaries and pensions, the Human Capital Management (HCM) system, Public Service Pension Reforms, the Balanced […]

Shs900M already paid for 1.1km as Minister finds “visible substandard and shoddy work” in Pakwach PAKWACH — A road inspection has turned into a corruption crackdown in Pakwach District after Hon. Balaam Barugahara toured a 1.1-kilometer road project and ordered the arrest of two senior officials over what he described as “visible substandard and shoddy […]

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 District following an unannounced inspection that exposed serious concerns over the quality and completeness of the facility. The health centre had a construction project at […]

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 embarking on field inspections to establish the situation on the ground. The engagement opened with the Chief Administrative Officer presenting a status report covering education, […]

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 leaders at the district headquarters, Hon. Balaam said the health center proceeded to pay for and continue construction of the maternity ward despite clear instructions […]

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 infrastructure gaps. The health centre, which serves Pakwach District and parts of neighboring West Nile, handles a high patient turnover daily. Yet during his tour, […]

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. Ms. Christine Lamwaka, the Assistant Director at the Inspectorate of Government (IGG), made the call while addressing participants during the Training of Trainers for the […]

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 be led by the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga. The engagement is part of the implementation of H.E. the President’s […]

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 induct newly elected Local Government Council leaders. Speaking during the Training of Trainers in Masaka, PS Kumumanya said his extensive experience in the decentralisation system […]

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 in a mock council session. The practical exercise is bringing council proceedings to life as trainers simulate an actual council meeting, applying the rules of […]

KAMPALA, August 2026 — The Ministry of Local Government has directed all Local Government leaders across the country to strengthen transparency, public accountability and community productivity through greater public access to council proceedings, disclosure of approved budgets and stricter regulation of alcohol and betting operations. The directives, issued by the Minister in charge of Local […]

Today marks Day Three of the Training of Trainers for the Induction of Local Government Councils, currently taking place at Hotel Brovad in Masaka, organised by the Ministry of Local Government. The training aims to equip trainers with the knowledge, skills and instructional materials needed to effectively deliver a standardised induction for newly elected Local […]

The Ministry of Local Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) held discussions on the Local Economic Growth Support Phase II (LEGS II) Project, including updates on its appraisal and preparation, as well as progress under the ongoing Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project. The discussions also covered the roll-out of the Market Vendor […]

The Commissioner for Local Councils Research and Development department, Swizin Mugyema Kinga has called on trainers preparing to conduct the induction of newly elected Local Government Councils to equip themselves with broad knowledge, teamwork and a positive mindset to effectively deliver the programme. Speaking at the workshop of the Training of Trainers in Masaka, Mugyema […]

Day Two of the six day Training of Trainers (ToT) for the Induction of Local Government Councils has kicked off in Masaka, with facilitators being equipped with the knowledge, skills and instructional materials needed to prepare for the induction of newly elected Local Government leaders. The training is timely as the newly elected leaders are […]

The Ministry of Local Government, through the Department of Local Councils Development, has convened a Training of Trainers for the Induction of Local Government Councils at Hotel Brovad Masaka. The training, running from 9th to 14th August 2026, brings together stakeholders with diverse training backgrounds and expertise to equip trainers with the knowledge and skills […]

MITOOMA DISTRICT – Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, called for reforms in the recruitment of senior technical officers in Local Governments, proposing that key positions such as district engineers be recruited through the Public Service Commission to strengthen accountability and reduce the risk of collusion. Tayebwa made the remarks during an anti-corruption […]

MITOOMA — Government leaders and community stakeholders gathered at Rwakitandara Playground in Mitooma District this Saturday for a Baraza organized by the Hon. Minister for Local Government, Barugahara Balaam, where the fight against corruption and abuse of office took center stage. The Rt. Hon. Deputy Speaker of Parliament, who also serves as Area MP for […]

Eight senior staff of Mitooma District Local Government have been interdicted with immediate effect following a stakeholders meeting chaired by the Hon. Minister of Local Government on 8th August, 2026 at the District Council Hall. The meeting, convened to strengthen accountability, enhance transparency, improve service delivery and reinforce the fight against corruption in the district, […]

Minister Balaam Barugahara has directed authorities in Mitooma District to immediately arrest Mr. Mugumya, an ambulance driver attached to Mitooma District Local Government, over allegations that he has been soliciting money from residents in exchange for transporting patients. According to the directive, Mugumya is accused of demanding payments of up to 400,000 shillings from families […]

Mitooma— Tension is high in Mitooma District today after Hon. Balaam directed security organs to immediately arrest the Chairman of the District Service Commission and the Acting District Medical Officer over allegations that they solicited 19 million shillings from a job seeker. The directive follows a complaint by Mr. Kato Julius, who says he was […]

MITOOMA — Minister for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, is currently in Mitooma District where he has stopped at Nyakatete Bright Future Primary School on his way to chair an anti-corruption meeting. At the school this morning, Hon. Balaam found that funds for renovations were released, but the work done so far is shoddy and […]

MBARARA DISTRICT – Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi has paid a surprise visit to Bwizibwera Health Center IV in Kashari North, Mbarara District, to assess service delivery and accountability at the facility. The unannounced inspection is part of the Ministry of Local Government’s ongoing campaign to monitor performance of public institutions and ensure citizens receive quality […]

Buhweju District is undergoing a sweeping accountability drive after the State House Anti-Corruption Unit requested Hon. Balaam Barugahara, Minister of Local Government, and the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, to allow investigations into several senior district officials: The move is part of an ongoing anti-corruption inspection in local governments aimed at restoring sanity and ending […]

BUHWEJU DISTRICT – Serious allegations of corruption and malpractice within Buhweju District’s health and recruitment systems have emerged after a nursing officer accused district officials of directing health workers to inflate patient records and questioned the integrity of recent staff recruitment. The revelations prompted the Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, to order […]

The Ministry of Local Government’s District Inspection Department has today convened a pre-departure meeting, chaired by Mr. Stephen Idha Koma, Commissioner for District Inspection, to align field teams ahead of the National Compliance Inspection on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Teenage Pregnancy Prevention and Response (TPSRP), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and HIV in 39 […]

BUHWEJU DISTRICT – Concerns over corruption, poor implementation of government projects, lack of accountability, and the district’s failure to benefit from its vast gold resources dominats discussions as the Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, chairs a meeting in Buhweju District to assess the implementation of government programmes and strengthen service delivery. The […]

ISINGIRO, Uganda — Hon. Balaam has overseen the arrest of Mr. Mudogo John over allegations of misappropriating funds intended for youth empowerment and the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Kakunyu Parish, Rwekuubo Ward, Isingiro Town Council. According to the allegations, Mr. Mudogo John, who has served in youth leadership, is accused of misusing funds meant […]

ISINGIRO DISTRICT – Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has directed the Natural Resources Officer and the District Community Development Officer in Isingiro District to record statements with the State House Anti-Corruption Unit following complaints over the alleged poor-quality construction of a district road project valued at Shs5.7 billion. The directive follows growing public concern about the […]

As part of the implementation of H.E. the President’s directive to expose and eliminate corruption in Uganda, Hon. Balaam visits Isingiro District, where he meets with women market vendors to listen to their concerns following the enforcement of the trade order. During the engagement, the women explain that they are required to pay for trading […]

While still in Kaberebere Town Council, Hon. Balaam inspects Shuro Bridge as part of his ongoing monitoring tour of key infrastructure projects in the area. During the inspection, he finds the bridge in good condition and commends the quality of the work done. Hon. Balaam notes that the bridge is serving the community well by […]

As the journey to Isingiro District continues, Hon. Balaam makes another important stop at Kaberebere Town School, where he is warmly received by the school administration, teachers, pupils, and members of the surrounding community. During the visit, Hon. Balaam conducts a series of inspections around the school premises. He tours several classrooms, assessing their condition […]

The Head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke, called on Local Government leaders to take greater responsibility in fighting corruption within their jurisdictions, saying the structures and institutions needed to tackle the vice already exist at the local level. Speaking during the Ministry of Local Government’s meeting on the implementation of […]

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 public services and delay the country’s socio-economic transformation. Representing President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the closing of the Ministry of Local Government’s meeting on the […]

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 substantial government funds but does not meet the expected standards. The residents gathered along the roadside, expressing their dissatisfaction with the project and calling for […]

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 and alongside measures to address long-standing service delivery challenges affecting Local Governments. Presenting a joint statement during the Ministry of Local Government’s meeting on the […]

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 to improve service delivery. Delivering closing remarks at the Political and Technical Leaders’ meeting on the implementation of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s anti-corruption directive, Hon. […]

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 delivery. Speaking during the Ministry of Local Government’s meeting on the implementation of the President’s directive to eliminate corruption, Hon. Muhwezi said security is essential […]

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 for effective service delivery, economic growth, the implementation of Government programmes and ongoing accountability efforts. He, however, emphasised that security cannot be left to the […]