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MoLG, World Bank have Confirmed Readiness for UCMID Implementation

14 July 2026

MoLG, World Bank have Confirmed Readiness for UCMID Implementation

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 Hosts National Launch of Anti-Corruption Campaign in Local Governments

10 July 2026

Bulambuli District Hosts National Launch of Anti-Corruption Campaign in Local Governments

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, […]

MoLG Signs Contracts to Rehabilitate 139km of Community Access Roads in Northern Uganda

9 July 2026

MoLG Signs Contracts to Rehabilitate 139km of Community Access Roads in Northern Uganda

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, […]

STAKEHOLDERS MEET TO STEER IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LoCAL PROGRAMME IN UGANDA

8 July 2026

STAKEHOLDERS MEET TO STEER IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LoCAL PROGRAMME IN UGANDA

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), […]

Minister Balaam Intervenes in Jinja District Leadership Disputes to Improve Service Delivery

8 July 2026

Minister Balaam Intervenes in Jinja District Leadership Disputes to Improve Service Delivery

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 […]

Ministry of Local Government

8 July 2026

Minister Nameere Calls for Integrity as Mukono Municipality's New Leaders Undergo Induction

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 […]

PS, BEN KUMUMANYA CALLS FOR STRONGER COLLABORATION BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES AND GOVERNMENT

3 July 2026

PS, BEN KUMUMANYA CALLS FOR STRONGER COLLABORATION BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES AND GOVERNMENT

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

3 July 2026

The Ministry of Local Government has successfully concluded a two-day orientation workshop in Basic Bookkeeping Skills

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 […]

Strengthening Accountability in LLGs

3 July 2026

Strengthening Accountability in LLGs

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 […]

MOLG Pushes for Improved Financial Accountability as Basic Book-keeping Workshop in Hoima, Closes

3 July 2026

MOLG Pushes for Improved Financial Accountability as Basic Book-keeping Workshop in Hoima, Closes

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 […]

Minister Orders Strict Enforcement of Transport and Market Reforms in Mubende

1 July 2026

Minister Orders Strict Enforcement of Transport and Market Reforms in Mubende

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 […]

Hon. Barugahara Balaam Assures Continuity of Local Governance Ahead of Administrative Unit Elections

30 June 2026

Hon. Barugahara Balaam Assures Continuity of Local Governance Ahead of Administrative Unit Elections

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 […]

MoLG Expands Climate Resilience Efforts as LoCAL Facility Reaches 24 Districts

15 June 2026

MoLG Expands Climate Resilience Efforts as LoCAL Facility Reaches 24 Districts

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 […]

Commissioner for District Inspection, Mr. Idha Stephen Koma, representing the Permanent Secretary, Ben Kumumanya, officially opens the Review Workshop on the LG Compliance Inspection Manual

15 June 2026

Commissioner for District Inspection, Mr. Idha Stephen Koma, representing the Permanent Secretary, Ben Kumumanya, officially opens the Review Workshop on the LG Compliance Inspection Manual

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.

15 June 2026

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.

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 […]

PS Kumumanya Commends Outgoing Ministers, Welcomes New Leadership

12 June 2026

PS Kumumanya Commends Outgoing Ministers, Welcomes New Leadership

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. […]

TWO-DAY LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES IN GREATER MASAKA

11 June 2026

TWO-DAY LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES IN GREATER MASAKA

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 […]

Ministry of Local Government Completes Procurement Compliance Inspections in Central Uganda

6 June 2026

Ministry of Local Government Completes Procurement Compliance Inspections in Central Uganda

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 […]

MoLG Performance Improvement Engagement with Otuke DLG

5 June 2026

MoLG Performance Improvement Engagement with Otuke DLG

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 […]

Ministry of Local Government and Partners Unite to Boost Local Economies

5 June 2026

Ministry of Local Government and Partners Unite to Boost Local Economies

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 […]