Kakunyu Residents Raise Alarm Over Extortion, Corruption among Sacco Leadership

13TH / 08/ 2026MASAKA CITY Residents of Kakunyu Parish in Bukoto Sub-County have raised concerns over alleged extortion, corruption and irregularities in the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM), during an open community Baraza held by the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga. The Baraza gave community members an opportunity […]

Hon. Nameere Challenges Masaka City to Become a Model of Service Delivery

The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has challenged the political and technical leadership of Masaka City to improve service delivery and make the city a model of effective local governance. Minister Nameere made the call today during a self-assessment meeting with political and technical leaders at the Masaka City Headquarters, […]

Hon. Balaam Engages Market Vendors to Address Concerns at Kabundaire Market

KABUNDAIRE, FORT PORTAL CITY – In a move aimed at bridging the gap between government and grassroots traders, Hon. Balaam, has held an interactive engagement with vendors at Kabundaire Main Market. The meeting is part of the ongoing Presidential Anti-Corruption Campaign barazas being conducted across the country to promote accountability and service delivery. The engagement […]

Minister Balaam Uncovers Deep Crisis at Iganga General Hospital

IGANGA DISTRICT – The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, has visited Iganga General Hospital following numerous complaints from residents over the poor state of the facility. The visit, which drew a large crowd of residents, patients and local leaders, uncovered serious management and sanitation challenges at the district's main referral hospital. In-Charge […]

Hon. Balaam Commissions First Glue Factory in East Africa at Mbale Industrial Park

MBALE – Hon. Balaam has this morning commissioned YANGTZE Industry Limited, the first glue manufacturing company in East Africa, at Mbale Industrial Park. The Chairman and his team, led by Mr. Paul Zhang, welcomed Hon. Balaam at the grand opening ceremony. The event was attended by the Town Clerk of Industrial City Division, the Mayor […]

TWO TOP AGRICULTURAL OFFICERS ARRESTED IN KALIRO AS MINISTER BALAAM EXPOSES GHOST PDM DEMONSTRATION FARM

KALIRO, UGANDA – What was meant to be a routine Parish Development Model (PDM) assessment meeting turned into a scene of shock and anger as residents exposed massive rot in the district's PDM demonstration farm project. During the Anti-Corruption Campaign meeting organized by the Ministry of Local Government and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit in […]

Hon. Balaam Makes Surprise Visit to Namwiwa Health Centre III as Residents Raise Alarming Allegations

KALIRO DISTRICT – Hon. Balaam has made a surprise visit to Namwiwa Health Centre III in Namwiwa Sub-county, Kaliro District, following an outcry from residents over alleged poor service delivery at the facility. During the visit, residents raised several alarming issues. They alleged that government drugs are being sold, nurses are rarely on duty, there […]

RESIDENTS OF PALLISA INTERCEPT MINISTER BALAAM, DEMAND ACTION ON CORRUPTION

Pallisa District Hon. Balaam, has been intercepted by residents of Pallisa Town as he makes his way to Kaliro District for the ongoing Presidential Anti-Corruption Campaign. Hon. Balaam, who is scheduled to lead the Presidential Directive to Expose & Eliminate Corruption in Uganda activities in Kaliro District today, made an impromptu stop to address the […]

Hon. Balaam Visits Collapsed Manafwa Bridge in Butaleja After Residents' Outcry

BUTALEJA – Hon. Balaam has visited the collapsed Manafwa River bridge in Butaleja District after residents cried out to him over the dangerous state of the crossing that has claimed lives. The bridge, which links the districts of Butaleja, Tororo and Kibuku, collapsed about three years ago, around 2022/2023, and has never been rebuilt. The […]

8 Butaleja District Officials Told to Step Aside as Hon. Balaam Orders Anti-Corruption Probe

BUTALEJA – Hon. Balaam has closed a community engagement meeting with a tough stance against corruption at the district Council Hall. During the meeting, Hon. Balaam listened to concerns and testimonies from ordinary people and local leaders about service delivery and alleged mismanagement of public resources in the district. After the engagement, the Minister directed […]

Hon. Balaam Makes Surprise Visit to Busolwe General Hospital, Lauds Cleanliness But Flags Drug Shortage

BUSOLWE, BUTALEJA – Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, made a surprise visit to Busolwe General Hospital this week, where he sought eye treatment and got a first-hand look at service delivery at the facility. During the visit, Hon. Balaam underwent an eye checkup at the hospital's OPD and was prescribed drugs. While most of the drugs […]

Hon. Balaam Disbands Butaleja Service Commission as Anti-Corruption Drive Intensifies

BUTALEJA, Uganda — Hon. Balaam has disbanded the Butaleja District Service Commission with immediate effect, following a meeting with political and technical leaders in the district. The meeting is part of the government's intensified campaign against corruption and abuse of public resources. Hon. Balaam warned leaders against practices that undermine service delivery and compromise public […]

HOW GRASSROOTS MONITORING AND PDM FUNDS ARE RESHAPING KANUNGU’S LOCAL ECONOMY

Women across Kanungu District have taken a decisive lead in driving household transformation under the government's flagship Parish Development Model (PDM), outperforming men in securing capital to launch local enterprises. However, civil society leaders and district authorities are raising a red flag over emerging operational hurdles, ranging from climate shocks to domestic conflicts, warning that […]

Hon. Balaam in Buwambo Parish, Nansana for PDM Assessment

Nansana Municipality -Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, the Minister of Local Government, has today arrived in Buwambo Parish, Nansana Municipality for a Parish Development Model (PDM) assessment. The minister is engaging with local leaders and beneficiaries to address challenges affecting the program and listen to community concerns. Addressing residents, Hon. Balaam said:“What has brought me here […]

EXISTING MARKET COMMITTEE DISSOLVED AS MINISTER BALAAM MOVES TO RESTORE ORDER

The existing market committee has been dissolved by Hon. Balaam following overwhelming complaints from vendors over extortion, illegal dealings, mistreatment and forceful evictions. The decision was made during a heated meeting convened by the Minister at the market premises, where hundreds of vendors turned up to air their grievances against the outgoing leadership. According to […]

HON. BALAAM MEETS RESIDENTS AND MARKET VENDORS IN KASIMBILI CENTRAL AND WAKISO CENTRAL MARKET

WAKISO, UGANDA – Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Local Government, including the Commissioner for Urban Administration, Mr. Charles Magumba is today meeting residents and market vendors in Kasimbili Central and Wakiso Central Market in Wakiso District, in a meeting called under the Presidential Directive to Expose and Eliminate Corruption […]

Regional Development Programme Technical Working Group Reviews FY 2025/26 Performance

The Regional Development Programme (RDP) Technical Working Group earlier today convened at the Ministry of Local Government to review programme performance for the Financial Year 2025/26 and consider preparations for the Joint Regional Development Programme Annual Review (JRDPAR) 2026. During the meeting, programme institutions presented their performance reports, highlighting progress made during the financial year […]

Local Government Association Staff Convene for Annual General Meeting of the Local Government Staff SACCO

Local Government Association staff have today convened for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Local Government Staff Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) Limited. The AGM provides an important platform for members to reflect on the SACCO’s performance, review its progress, strengthen accountability and discuss strategies to enhance savings, access to affordable credit and […]

State Minister Nameere Gives UEDCL Monday, September 6 Deadline to Restore Power in Kiziba Village

The State Minister for Local Government, Honourable Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has given the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) until Monday, September 6, to replace a faulty transformer and restore electricity supply to residents of Kiziba Village in Masaka City. The Minister raised the concern following complaints from the Kiziba community over persistent power outages […]

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