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Ministers Balaam and Nameere Visit Wanale Residents, Urge Citizens to Report Corruption

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19 July 2026

Ministers Balaam and Nameere Visit Wanale Residents, Urge Citizens to Report Corruption

MBALE — Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, together with Hon. Justine Nameere, visited residents of Wanale Sub-county in Mbale District, where they held discussions with members of the local community near Bubentye Seed Secondary School. During the visit, residents appealed to the ministers to convey their concerns to President Yoweri Museveni. They requested government intervention to […]

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Local Government Ministers Inspect Roads in Wanale Sub-county, Pledge Support to Bukoba Primary School

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19 July 2026

Local Government Ministers Inspect Roads in Wanale Sub-county, Pledge Support to Bukoba Primary School

Mbale, Wanale Sub-county — Local Government ministers conducted an inspection of road infrastructure in Wanale Sub-county as part of efforts to assess the condition of community roads and monitor ongoing development projects. During the inspection, the ministers sought explanations from the project engineer regarding concerns raised about the road works. However, when called upon to […]

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Ministers Raise Concern Over Quality of Works on Budwale Road Project

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18 July 2026

Ministers Raise Concern Over Quality of Works on Budwale Road Project

Mbale District – The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, together with the State Minister for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, conducted an inspection of the Budwale road in Mbale District, where they uncovered what they described as serious irregularities in the execution of the road project. During the inspection, residents, accompanied […]

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Budwale Health Center III In-Charge Faces Removal Following Surprise Inspection

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18 July 2026

Budwale Health Center III In-Charge Faces Removal Following Surprise Inspection

The in-charge of Budwale Health Center III is set to be removed following concerns raised during a surprise night inspection conducted by Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi. The development comes a day after the Minister's unannounced visit to the health facility, where he assessed service delivery, staff attendance, and the general state of healthcare services available […]

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Hon. Balaam Ateenyi Conducts Surprise Night Inspection at Budwale Health Center III

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17 July 2026

Hon. Balaam Ateenyi Conducts Surprise Night Inspection at Budwale Health Center III

Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi has conducted a surprise night inspection at Budwale Health Center III as part of ongoing efforts to assess the quality of healthcare service delivery and ensure accountability in public health facilities. During the visit, Hon. Balaam commended the government and relevant stakeholders for the impressive infrastructure at the health center, noting […]

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Minister Nameere Urges RUDSEC Contractors to Prioritise Local Employment

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17 July 2026

Minister Nameere Urges RUDSEC Contractors to Prioritise Local Employment

The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has urged contractors implementing the Rural Development and Food Security (RUDSEC) Project to prioritise the employment of local residents in the beneficiary districts. The call was made during the launch of the construction of two Community Access Roads under the RUDSEC Project: Kalongo–Agweng–Barlonyo–Akano–Lwala Road […]

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The Minister, Hon. Balaam, conducted an inspection visit to Mbale High School, the Nakaloke–Namanyi Road, and Nakaloke Secondary School to assess compliance with government directives and review ongoing development projects.

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17 July 2026

The Minister, Hon. Balaam, conducted an inspection visit to Mbale High School, the Nakaloke–Namanyi Road, and Nakaloke Secondary School to assess compliance with government directives and review ongoing development projects.

During his visit to Mbale High School, it was observed that the school continues to charge tuition fees. Hon. Balaam reiterated the government's position that such fees should be stopped immediately in accordance with the relevant presidential directives. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that education remains accessible and that institutions comply with government policy. […]

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Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga to Secure Additional Funding for Widows

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17 July 2026

Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga to Secure Additional Funding for Widows

Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga Pledges to Follow Up with the Office of the Prime Minister to Secure Additional Funding for Widows Under the Restocking Cattle Programme in Dokolo District After Community Members Raised Concerns During the Launch of the RUDSEC Community Access Roads Project That Many Widows Had Missed Out Due to Limited Awareness of […]

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Hon. Balaam Barugahara Visits Nkoma Secondary School, Orders Investigation into Safety and Fee Complaints

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17 July 2026

Hon. Balaam Barugahara Visits Nkoma Secondary School, Orders Investigation into Safety and Fee Complaints

Mbale City – The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has visited Nkoma Secondary School in Mbale City following complaints from parents and students regarding school fees, student welfare, and the condition of the school's infrastructure. Nkoma Secondary School, which is under the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), has recently been the subject of […]

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Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga arrives at Dokolo District

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17 July 2026

Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga arrives at Dokolo District

17 July 2026 The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has arrived at Dokolo Sub Country ahead of the official launch of the construction of Community Access Roads under the Rural Development and Food Security (RUDSEC) Project.

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Ministry of Local Government Team Supports Rubirizi District in Strengthening Procurement and Performance Management

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17 July 2026

Ministry of Local Government Team Supports Rubirizi District in Strengthening Procurement and Performance Management

Rubirizi District – A team from the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), led by Assistant Commissioner for the Performance Improvement and Compliance Department (PICD), Mr. Johnson Musinguzi, is in Rubirizi District Local Government to provide technical support aimed at strengthening institutional performance and improving service delivery. The engagement focuses on the implementation of Performance Improvement […]

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Hon. Balaam Inspects Mbale City Abattoir Following Allegations of Substandard Renovation Works

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17 July 2026

Hon. Balaam Inspects Mbale City Abattoir Following Allegations of Substandard Renovation Works

Mbale City – Hon. Balaam on Friday conducted an inspection of the Mbale City Abattoir following concerns raised by whistleblowers during a meeting at Mbale City Hall over the quality and cost of recent renovation works at the facility. According to the whistleblowers, the renovation project, which reportedly cost UGX 113 million, does not reflect […]

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Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi Meets Mbale City Leaders to Address Key Challenges

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17 July 2026

Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi Meets Mbale City Leaders to Address Key Challenges

Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi today holds a consultative meeting at Mbale City Hall to listen to and provide guidance on the various challenges affecting Mbale City. The meeting brings together a wide range of stakeholders, including political leaders, the City Mayor, the Speaker, division councillors, city councillors, the Resident City Commissioner (RCC), security officials, and […]

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Minister Balaam Orders Arrest of Namisindwa Assistant Town Clerk Over Alleged Shs28 Million Land Purchase Scandal

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16 July 2026

Minister Balaam Orders Arrest of Namisindwa Assistant Town Clerk Over Alleged Shs28 Million Land Purchase Scandal

The Minister for Local Government, Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, has directed security agencies to arrest Namisindwa Town Council Assistant Town Clerk Samuel Kobe over allegations of irregularities in a government land purchase. The minister's directive follows claims that the land, which was acquired for the construction of Luwa Town Council offices, was reportedly bought for Shs40 […]

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Minister Balaam Closes Namisindwa Secondary School Over Poor Sanitation, Illegal School Charges

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16 July 2026

Minister Balaam Closes Namisindwa Secondary School Over Poor Sanitation, Illegal School Charges

Namisindwa District – The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, on an inspection visit to Namisindwa Secondary School, uncovered serious concerns over illegal school charges and poor sanitation, leading to the temporary closure of the government-aided institution. The minister was accompanied by fellow cabinet ministers, area Members of Parliament, district leaders, and officials […]

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Bupoto Primary School Headmaster Arrested Over Alleged Ghost Pupils Scheme as Minister Balaam Orders Shared Borehole for Two Schools

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16 July 2026

Bupoto Primary School Headmaster Arrested Over Alleged Ghost Pupils Scheme as Minister Balaam Orders Shared Borehole for Two Schools

The headmaster of Bupoto Primary School has been arrested after allegedly admitting to the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, that he had been including over 300 non-existent pupils on the school's enrollment register every year in order to receive additional government funding. According to Hon. Balaam, the fraudulent practice has caused significant […]

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16 July 2026

PDM A GAME CHANGER

Darius Tugumisirize (In black) from Kasaba Parish, Kyembongo Subcounty, Kyenjojo District, received PDM Ugx 1M in February 2026 under the Fruits Value Chain. He used it to hire-purchase a Tricycle (Tuk Tuk) which he uses to transport pineapples that he buys from farmers to the market in Katooke trading centre. Today, (16th July, 2026)During our […]

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Hon. Justine Nameere Launches RUDSEC Community Access Roads in Acholi Sub-region

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16 July 2026

Hon. Justine Nameere Launches RUDSEC Community Access Roads in Acholi Sub-region

The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has officially launched the construction of over 69 kilometres of community access roads under the Rural Development and Food Security (RUDSEC) Project in the Acholi Sub-region. The launch was attended by the area Member of Parliament, political and technical leaders from the districts of […]

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Headmaster, Deputy Suspended After Minister Balaam's Surprise Visit Exposes Mismanagement at Bukhabusi Primary School

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16 July 2026

Headmaster, Deputy Suspended After Minister Balaam's Surprise Visit Exposes Mismanagement at Bukhabusi Primary School

Namisindwa District – The headmaster and deputy headmaster of Bukhabusi Primary School in Namisindwa District have been directed to step aside following a surprise inspection by Hon. Balaam, who found both school administrators absent during his visit. According to the minister, the decision was made after allegations emerged that the headmaster rarely reports to duty. […]

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St. John College Magale School Administrators Reportedly Sought Over Alleged Financial Mismanagement

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16 July 2026

St. John College Magale School Administrators Reportedly Sought Over Alleged Financial Mismanagement

The headmaster, deputy headmaster, and Director of Studies at St. John College Magale Secondary School are reportedly being sought by authorities following allegations of financial mismanagement at the institution. According to statements attributed to the Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, the officials are alleged to have gone into hiding after failing to […]

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