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Hon. Balaam Commends Bukakata Health Centre III, Pledges Support for Upgrade

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29 July 2026

Hon. Balaam Commends Bukakata Health Centre III, Pledges Support for Upgrade

Bukakata, Uganda – The Minister, Hon. Balaam, has praised the management and staff of Bukakata Health Centre III following a surprise inspection visit that revealed exemplary service delivery and effective drug management. During the unannounced visit, Hon. Balaam inspected the facility's drug store to assess the availability of essential medicines. He expressed satisfaction after finding […]

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Hon. Balaam Commits to Improving Learning Conditions at Kajuna Church of Uganda Primary School

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29 July 2026

Hon. Balaam Commits to Improving Learning Conditions at Kajuna Church of Uganda Primary School

Masaka – Kajuna Church of Uganda Primary School has received renewed hope following a visit by Hon. Balaam, who assessed the school's deteriorating infrastructure and pledged immediate intervention to improve the learning environment for its pupils. During his visit, Hon. Balaam found the school in a worrying condition, with many pupils forced to attend lessons […]

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Minister Balaam Applauds Service Delivery at Kyanamukaka Health Centre IV

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29 July 2026

Minister Balaam Applauds Service Delivery at Kyanamukaka Health Centre IV

Kyanamukaka, Masaka District – The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has commended the management and staff of Kyanamukaka Health Centre IV for their commitment to delivering quality healthcare services during an inspection visit to the facility. While interacting with patients receiving treatment at the health centre, Minister Balaam sought to establish whether medical […]

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Minister Barugahara Rallies Masaka Residents to Expose Corruption, Prioritise Service Delivery Over Administrative Buildings Kyanamukaka

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29 July 2026

Minister Barugahara Rallies Masaka Residents to Expose Corruption, Prioritise Service Delivery Over Administrative Buildings Kyanamukaka

Sub-county, Masaka District The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, today led a high-level delegation to Kyanamukaka Sub-county in Masaka District to engage stakeholders on H.E. the President's Directive to Expose and Eliminate Corruption in Uganda. The delegation includes the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere, Hon. Babirye Kityo Sarah, […]

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Commissioner Mugyema Calls for Practical Local Government Council Induction Materials

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29 July 2026

Commissioner Mugyema Calls for Practical Local Government Council Induction Materials

The Commissioner for Local Council Development, Mr. Swizin K. Mugyema, representing the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, has asked stakeholders validating the Local Government Council Induction Training Materials to develop a practical and responsive guide that will equip newly elected leaders to deliver quality services. Opening the validation exercise, Mr. Mugyema […]

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The Ministry of Local Government Validates Council Induction Materials

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29 July 2026

The Ministry of Local Government Validates Council Induction Materials

The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) is conducting a validation workshop for the Local Government Council Induction Training Materials as part of preparations for the nationwide induction of newly elected Local Government Leaders. The workshop aims to validate the materials by reviewing their accuracy, clarity, and practical relevance, ensuring that the content is technically sound, […]

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Commissioner Charles Magumba Monitors Peaceful LC I Elections in Masaka City

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28 July 2026

Commissioner Charles Magumba Monitors Peaceful LC I Elections in Masaka City

The Commissioner for Urban Administration at the Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Charles Magumba, is today monitoring the ongoing Local Council I (LC I) elections across Masaka City as part of the ministry's oversight mandate to ensure that the electoral process is conducted in accordance with established laws and guidelines. The monitoring exercise involves assessing […]

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Ministry of Local Government Officials Conduct Value-for-Money Inspection in Masaka Markets

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28 July 2026

Ministry of Local Government Officials Conduct Value-for-Money Inspection in Masaka Markets

Masaka- officials from the Ministry of Local Government are in Masaka City conducting preparations and engagements ahead of a comprehensive inspection of Nyendo Market and Masaka Central Market. The exercise is focused on assessing value for money and evaluating service delivery to ensure that government investments in modern market infrastructure are translating into improved services, […]

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Ministers Express Concern Over Slow Progress at Masaka City Stadium Construction

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27 July 2026

Ministers Express Concern Over Slow Progress at Masaka City Stadium Construction

Masaka, Uganda – The Minister of local government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, together with the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere and a team of officials, visited the Masaka City Stadium construction site to assess the progress of the ongoing works. During the inspection, the ministers expressed disappointment with the pace of […]

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Ministers Visit Musali Village Following Residents' Complaints Against Traditional Healer

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27 July 2026

Ministers Visit Musali Village Following Residents' Complaints Against Traditional Healer

MASAKA CITY – Hon. Barugahara Balaam and Hon. Justine Nameere have visited Musali Village in Yendo, Masaka City, following persistent complaints from residents about a woman known in the area as a traditional healer who is accused of unlawfully taking people's property. The visit came after concerned residents reported that the woman had allegedly been […]

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Ministers Expose Alleged Corruption at Nyendo Health Centre III During Inspection in Masaka City

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27 July 2026

Ministers Expose Alleged Corruption at Nyendo Health Centre III During Inspection in Masaka City

MASAKA CITY – A joint inspection by Hon. Barugahara and Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga at Nyendo Health Centre III has uncovered allegations of corruption and mismanagement involving the District Health Officer (DHO), prompting immediate investigations by law enforcement agencies. During the visit, the ministers were informed of claims that the District Health Officer has been […]

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Hon. Barugahara Balaam and Hon. Justine Nameere Visit Nyendo Mukungwe Seed Secondary School Project

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27 July 2026

Hon. Barugahara Balaam and Hon. Justine Nameere Visit Nyendo Mukungwe Seed Secondary School Project

Hon. Barugahara Balaam and Hon. Justine Nameere are today visiting the Nyendo Mukungwe Seed Secondary School project, a development being implemented under the Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project (USEEP). The visit is aimed at assessing the progress of the seed school project, which is part of government efforts to expand access to quality secondary education […]

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Minister Condemns Poor Boarding Conditions and Teacher Absenteeism at Tarbuk Secondary School in Masaka City

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27 July 2026

Minister Condemns Poor Boarding Conditions and Teacher Absenteeism at Tarbuk Secondary School in Masaka City

Masaka City – The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, has condemned the poor conditions in the boarding section of Tarbuk Secondary School, after finding that students were being forced to share beds due to a shortage of sleeping facilities. During a visit to the school, the minister discovered that some students in […]

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LOCAL COUNCIL I AND II LEADERSHIP: THE FOUNDATION OF PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY, POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN UGANDA

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27 July 2026

LOCAL COUNCIL I AND II LEADERSHIP: THE FOUNDATION OF PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY, POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN UGANDA

By the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government The Local Council I (LC I) and Local Council II (LC II) structures remain the bedrock of Uganda's decentralised system of governance. Since the introduction of decentralisation, Government has deliberately brought leadership and decision-making closer to the people, enabling communities to participate actively in identifying priorities, monitoring […]

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Hon. Balaam and Hon. Justine Nameere Visit Mirembe RC Primary School, Donate School Uniforms to Needy Pupils

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27 July 2026

Hon. Balaam and Hon. Justine Nameere Visit Mirembe RC Primary School, Donate School Uniforms to Needy Pupils

Hon. Balaam, accompanied by Hon. Justine Nameere and their team, paid a visit to Mirembe RC Primary School as part of their continued commitment to supporting education and improving the welfare of children in the community. During the visit, Hon. Balaam donated school uniforms to 66 pupils—both boys and girls—who had been attending school without […]

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Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga Declares War on Corruption in Masaka: “The Envelopes Have Killed the System”

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27 July 2026

Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga Declares War on Corruption in Masaka: “The Envelopes Have Killed the System”

MASAKA CITY: The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has issued a strong warning to corrupt public officials, declaring that the Government of Uganda is entering a new phase of decisive action to dismantle corruption networks that have crippled service delivery across the country. Speaking during the one-day anti-corruption engagement held […]

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Masaka City Hosts Anti-Corruption Meeting as Government Intensifies Fight Against Graft

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27 July 2026

Masaka City Hosts Anti-Corruption Meeting as Government Intensifies Fight Against Graft

MASAKA CITY: The Government of Uganda has stepped up the implementation of H.E. the President's directive to expose and eliminate corruption, with Masaka City hosting a one-day meeting that brought together district leaders, security agencies, accountability institutions, and other key stakeholders to strengthen the fight against graft. The meeting forms part of the nationwide implementation […]

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UGANDA STANDS STILL FOR CLEANLINESS AS KANUNGU JOINS FIRST NATIONAL CLEANING DAY

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26 July 2026

UGANDA STANDS STILL FOR CLEANLINESS AS KANUNGU JOINS FIRST NATIONAL CLEANING DAY

Today Saturday, July 25, 2026, normal life across Uganda came to an abrupt halt between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Shutter doors remained closed, transport networks fell silent, and streets deserted their usual bustle as millions of citizens rallied to inaugurate the mandatory National Cleaning Day. The national directive, enacted by Cabinet and championed by […]

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Minister for Local Government Balaam Calls for immediate Disciplinary Action Against Officials Over Garbage Mismanagement

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25 July 2026

Minister for Local Government Balaam Calls for immediate Disciplinary Action Against Officials Over Garbage Mismanagement

25th July, 2026 SaturdayThe Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has directed the Fort Portal City leadership to initiate disciplinary action against officials responsible for waste management following the continued accumulation of garbage at Kabundaire Market. Speaking during a community baraza held at the market, the Minister said the failure to manage waste […]

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Soroti District Launches National Cleaning Day in Asuret Trading Centre

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25 July 2026

Soroti District Launches National Cleaning Day in Asuret Trading Centre

The Chairperson of Soroti District Local Government, Hon. Bob Owiny, together with the Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Ssempala, officially launched the National Cleaning Day for Soroti District at Asuret Trading Centre on Saturday. The exercise brought together district leaders, technical staff, local leaders, and members of the community in a collective effort to promote […]

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