Ministry of Local Government

The Ministry of Local Government today hosted the World Bank Implementation Readiness Mission to review final preparations for the rollout of the Uganda Cities and Municipalities Infrastructure Development (UCMID) Programme. The meeting was chaired by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, and brought together officials from the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, the […]

Bulambuli District, Uganda – July 10, 2026 Bulambuli District is today hosting the national launch of the country-wide mega campaign dubbed “Expose and Fight Corrupt Officials in Local Governments,” an initiative aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and good governance across local government institutions in Uganda. The event is led by the Minister for Local Government, […]

The Ministry of Local Government has signed contracts for the rehabilitation of 139 kilometres of district and community access roads across nine districts under the Rural Development for Food Security in Northern Uganda (RUDSEC) Project. Construction is expected to commence next week following the official handover of project sites. The road rehabilitation will enhance accessibility, […]

The Ministry of Local Government today convened the inaugural Steering Committee meeting for the Local Climate Adaptive Living (LoCAL) Programme to provide strategic oversight and guide the implementation of the national climate adaptation financing mechanism. The LoCAL Programme, implemented by the Ministry of Local Government with support from the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), […]

The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, convened a special council meeting in Jinja District to address concerns over service delivery, clarify the roles of the political and technical leadership, and resolve conflicts that have affected the district’s operations. The meeting, chaired by District Speaker Hon. Kibombo Simon, brought together the District Chairperson, Executive […]

MASAKA CITY – Newly elected leaders of Mukono Municipality, together with technical staff, members of the Municipal Development Forum, and the Security Committee, are currently undergoing a four-day induction programme in Masaka City. The induction programme has been officiated by the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, who urged the leaders […]

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, has called for stronger collaboration between Universities and government in the implementation of government programmes through research, innovation, and knowledge sharing.Mr. Kumumanya made the remarks while addressing Senior Academic Staff of Kabale University during a mentorship training organised jointly by the University and […]

The Ministry of Local Government has successfully concluded a two-day orientation workshop in Basic Bookkeeping Skills for Health Facility In-Charges from Lower Local Governments. Organized in Lira City under the Resource Enhancement and Accountability Programme (REAP) the officers have been trained on health facility management, accountability, reporting, leadership, and effective service delivery. The workshop strengthened […]

Efforts to improve financial accountability in local governments gained momentum today as the Ministry of Local Government commenced a Basic Bookkeeping Skills Training for frontline officers from Lower Local Governments and Health Centres. The workshop is equipping frontline officers with practical financial management skills to strengthen accountability, enhance transparency, and ensure timely tax compliancy to […]

The two-day Capacity Building Workshop on Basic Bookkeeping Skills for Lower Local Governments, held in Hoima, with a renewed call for integrity and precision in the management of public resources. Mr Onesmus Mulondo, Program Specialist, Local Government Public Finance Management Reforms(PFM)office for Service Delivery Cluster of REAP, officially closed the workshop on behalf of the […]

The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has directed Mubende Municipal Council to implement a series of measures aimed at restoring order in the municipality, improving road safety, and enhancing local revenue collection. While meeting vendors, traders, transport operators, and officials of Mubende Municipal Council, the minister instructed the council to clearly mark all […]

The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, accompanied by the State Minister for Local Government, Hon. Nameere Justine Nsubuga, has assured Ugandans that governance and service delivery at village and parish levels will continue uninterrupted following the expiry of the term of office of Local Council I (LC I) and Local Council II […]

The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), has strengthened Uganda’s commitment to locally led climate action following the successful conclusion of the 2026 National LoCAL Workshops held in Moroto and Gulu. The engagements brought together district leaders, technical officers, development partners and representatives from key government […]

The Commissioner for District Inspection, Mr. Koma Stephen officially opened a three-day workshop to review the Local Government Compliance Inspection Manual and integrate SAY Plus+ and Teenage Pregnancy Surveillance, Response and Accountability Plan (TP-SRAP) indicators at Golf Lane Hotel, Masaka. In his remarks, Mr. Koma highlighted the Ministry of Local Government’s mandate to guide, inspect, […]

A three-day Review Workshop for the Local Government Compliance Inspection Manual is currently underway at Golf Lane Hotel, Masaka, from 15th to 17th June 2026. The workshop is being conducted by the Ministry of Local Government in partnership with UNFPA under the SAY Plus+ Programme. The workshop is to review and operationalize the Local Government […]

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya has commended the outgoing Minister, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, and the State Minister, Hon. Victoria Businge Rusoke for their leadership and contribution to strengthening decentralisation and local service delivery over the past five years. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Kumumanya welcomed the incoming Minister Hon. […]

The two-day Local Economic Development and Wealth Creation Workshop has successfully concluded, bringing together local government leaders, technical officers, development partners, financial institutions, and other stakeholders from across the Greater Masaka region to deliberate on strategies for accelerating local economic transformation and improving service delivery. During the closing session, the Commissioner for LED, Mr. Namara […]

The Ministry of Local Government yesterday concluded its procurement compliance inspection exercise in Central Uganda with a visit to Kalungu District Local Government, marking the completion of engagements in the region. Led by the Acting Commissioner for Procurement Inspection and Coordination, Mr. Johnson Musinguzi, the inspection team previously conducted similar engagements in Sembabule, Bukomansimbi, and […]

A team from the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) led by Ms. Jackie Kemigisha Kiiza held a fruitful and insightful engagement with technical staff of Otuke District Local Government on strategies for improving performance in the National Assessment of Lower Local Governments. In his opening remarks, the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) welcomed and appreciated […]

The Ministry of Local Government, through the Department of Local Economic Development (LED), has successfully concluded a workshop on Strengthening Local Economic Development and Investment Committees (LEDICs) in the Karamoja Sub-Region to Catalyze Local Investment for Job Creation and Revenue Growth, bringing together key stakeholders from across the region to discuss strategies for accelerating local […]

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 delivery and improving management of agro-processing facilities across the Acholi Sub-region. The workshop, held at Bomah Hotel in Gulu City, brought together representatives from 10 […]

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has held a meeting with leaders from Kween District at the Ministry headquarters to address concerns arising from recruitment processes, allegations of corruption, mismanagement of road funds, and issues surrounding road equipment. The engagement focused on restoring accountability, improving transparency in service delivery, and strengthening compliance […]

Mr. Julius Kapwepwe, Research and Policy Analyst at the Parish Development Model (PDM) Secretariat, today represented the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, at the opening of a two-day stakeholders’ workshop at Bomah Hotel in Gulu City. The workshop, organized by the Ministry of Local Government’s Local Economic Development Department, has brought together Chief Administrative Officers, […]

The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) is set to commence the induction of newly elected local government leaders in July as part of efforts to strengthen leadership, governance and service delivery under Uganda’s decentralisation system.The development was announced today during a stakeholders’ meeting on Strengthening Leadership and Governance for Service Delivery in Uganda held at […]

The Ministry of Local Government, through the Procurement Inspection and Coordination Department, is undertaking procurement compliance inspections in selected Local Governments across Western and Central Uganda as part of efforts to strengthen accountability, transparency, and compliance with public procurement regulations. The exercise, led by the Acting Commissioner for Procurement Inspection and Coordination, Mr. Johnson Musinguzi, […]

The Ministry of Local Government has completed sensitization workshops in Rukungiri District, Rukungiri Municipal Council and Kanungu District aimed at strengthening implementation of reservation and preference schemes under the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) Act Cap 205. The workshops brought together procurement officials, Contracts Committees, accounting officers and technical staff to strengthen […]

A pool of trainers who will spearhead the nationwide capacity building of Local Council Court (LCC) members has successfully completed a five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop at Adams Grand Hotel in Entebbe. The training, organized by the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) in partnership with the International Development Law Organization (IDLO), is aimed at […]

The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) convened a meeting with Chief Administrative Officers, City Town Clerks, and Municipal Town Clerks yesterday to assess Local Governments’ readiness to meet minimum conditions under the Uganda Cities and Municipal Infrastructure Development (UCMID) Programme. Chaired by the Permanent Secretary, Ben Kumumanya, the meeting brought together officials from cities, municipalities, […]

The Ministry of Local Government Hosts Validation Meeting on PDM Enterprises Production Costs and Market Prices Mr. Charles Magumba, Commissioner for Urban Administration, represents the Permanent Secretary and officially opens the meeting to validate and update production costs and market prices of PDM Enterprises at Hotel Africana in Kampala. The gathering brings together District Production […]

Government has unveiled sweeping reforms that will link job security in the public service to measurable performance, alongside stricter anti-corruption measures and structural changes in recruitment and deployment. The government is set to overhaul Uganda’s civil service by tying job security to performance, in what officials describe as a major shift aimed at improving accountability […]

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, this morning met with Matugga United Traders at the Ministry headquarters to discuss the growth and future development of Mule Muwanga Market. During the engagement, the traders commended government for the implementation of the Trade Order, noting that it has greatly improved business operations, sanitation, and order […]

The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) has engaged the World Bank to conduct a technical assessment of the Natural Resources, Environment, Climate Change, Land and Water Programmes for Results (PforR) financing, aimed at supporting the Government of Uganda’s priorities under the NDP IV. Chaired by the Permanent Secretary, the meeting brought together officials from MoLG […]

Uganda is accelerating locally led climate adaptation through the UNCDF LoCAL Facility growing from just four pilot districts in 2023 to 24 districts by FY 2026/27.This progress was underscored at the 4th Annual National LoCAL Workshops held in Moroto (21–23 April 2026) and Gulu (28–30 April 2026), convened under the co-leadership of the Ministry of […]

The Minister of Public Service Hon. Muruli Mukasa, has called on Heads of Human Resource Management and Secretaries to District Service Commissions (DSCs) to take a leading role in improving service delivery across local governments. He underlined the value of professionalism, ethics and result-oriented approach to work.Hon. Mukasa, who was speaking on Thursday April 30th […]

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has held a meeting with a delegation from the Royal Danish Embassy and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs following the conclusion of a two-week Mid-Term Review field mission across districts implementing the Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility (LoCAL) and Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) programmes. […]

Hon. Raphael Magyezi, Minister of Local Government, today Wednesday, April 22, 2026, convened a consultative meeting with the Joint Leadership of Born Again Pentecostal Churches, led by Pastor Joseph Serwada, to address concerns arising from the ongoing implementation of trade order in urban centres. The Minister noted that the trade order exercise, which was initiated […]

The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has engaged the Executive Committee of District and City Service Commissions in a strategic meeting aimed at strengthening integrity, improving operations, and addressing persistent challenges affecting local government institutions. Held amid past concerns over corruption and administrative inefficiencies, the meeting reaffirmed the critical role […]

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), Ben Kumumanya, in an engagement with the UNDP Resident Representative in Uganda, Ms. Nwanne Vwede-Obahor, at the UNDP offices in Kampala to strengthen collaboration on local governance and service delivery. The meeting highlighted the significant impact of the Market Vendor Management System (MVMS), currently piloted […]

Uganda’s public sector is entering a new phase of digital transformation as artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly important tool for improving access to information, automating routine processes and strengthening service delivery. The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), working with Ugandan technology company Nile AI Solutions, is embracing the potential of artificial intelligence through the development […]

The Ministry of Local Government has been made aware of a fraudulent document in circulation purporting to be from our Ministry. The fake document, which may bear reference “RE: RESPONSE TO YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – NATIONAL URBAN SURVEILLANCE CAMERA PROGRAM,” is entirely fabricated and did not originate from, nor is it endorsed by, the […]

As the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) project moves toward its scheduled closure on 31st December 2025, the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi has embarked on a field visit to assess the real impact of its interventions in Kibuku, Kumi, and Katakwi districts. His mission focuses on evaluating achievements, challenges, sustainability prospects, and […]

The Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project has been commended for its significant contribution to reducing poverty in Nakasenke District. According to the Chief Administrative Officer, poverty levels have fallen from 20% in 2017 to 13.5% today, a remarkable achievement linked to LEGS investments that continue to uplift livelihoods. A joint delegation from the Islamic […]

A joint delegation from the Ministry of Local Government, the Ministry of Finance, and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has visited Bunyangabu District as part of the closure mission for the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project. The district is benefiting from both Component A, which focuses on enhancing agricultural productivity, and Component B, which […]

Ntoroko District has pledged full support towards sustaining the achievements of the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project, implemented by the Ministry of Local Government with financing from the Lives and Livelihoods Fund (LLF), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and the Government of Uganda. The commitment was made during the ongoing LEGS Supervision Mission, a […]

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has commended districts that are performing well in recruitment, citing Mityana, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Arua, and Kisoro as examples of good practice. He also recognized Mbarara and Luwero for their strong performance in the collection and utilization of local revenue, urging other Local Governments (LGs) to benchmark […]

Hon. Alice K. Kaboyo, Minister of State for Luwero and Rwenzori Affairs, has highlighted the vital role of affirmative action in promoting inclusive and balanced regional development across Uganda. Presenting at the First Joint Regional Development Programme Annual Review Workshop at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Hon. Kaboyo noted that affirmative action aims to correct historical imbalances, […]

Speaking on behalf of development partners, Mr. Anguzu Sam Ejibua, Resident Country Programme Manager, VNG International Uganda, and Co-Chair of the Local Government Development Partners Group, praised the Ministry of Local Government and key stakeholders for promoting dialogue on decentralisation and local governance. While acknowledging the progress achieved under the Regional Development Programme (RDP), Mr. […]

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has fulfilled his pledge to strengthen local governance by delivering 176 brand new vehicles worth UGX 35.2 billion to Local Government leaders across the country. The vehicles were this afternoon handed over at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds to 135 District Chairpersons, 10 City Mayors, and 31 Municipal Leaders. This initiative is aimed […]

Ben Kumumanya, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, has highlighted the remarkable progress and impact of the Regional Development Programme (RDP) during the 2020–2024 implementation period. Kumumanya was addressing participants at the Joint Regional Development Programme Annual Review, where he commended the strong collaboration among government institutions that enabled the successful execution […]