Together Against Corruption

Last evening, I updated the whole House on the progress made so far in our efforts to eliminate corruption in Local Government. I thank the Rt. Hon. Speaker ObothOboth for giving me the opportunity to present, and I sincerely appreciate all Members of Parliament, both NRM and Opposition, for their guidance, valuable input and overwhelming […]

PRESS BRIEF

The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, has concluded the Rwenzori Regional Anti-Corruption Campaign, which covered Bunyangabu, Kasese and Bundibugyo Districts. The campaign was conducted in implementation of H.E. the President's Directive on Exposing and Eliminating Corruption in Uganda. During the engagements, the Minister conducted inspections of Government projects and service-delivery facilities and […]

LIVE PRESS BRIEFING

Fort Portal City – Right Now Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, Minister of Local Government is currently addressing the press in Fort Portal City following the successful conclusion of a 3-District Anti-Corruption Mobilization and Accountability Tour. The tour covered: Purpose of the Briefing:The Minister is updating the public, media and stakeholders on key findings from the […]

WATCH: Hon. Balaam holds a mini meeting at the Bundibugyo Boarder town

Bundibugyo Town Clerk, Commercial Officer Arrested During the Baraza at Booma grounds in Bundibugyo Over Collapsed Bridges and PDM Extortion

BUNDIBUGYO – Two top officials of Bundibugyo Town Council – the Town Clerk and the Commercial Officer – have been arrested by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit during a heated public Baraza presided over by the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi. The arrests were made after the Minister inspected collapsed bridges and […]

DEO ARRESTED AFTER MINISTER BALAAM'S SHOCK INSPECTION AT BUNDIKAHUNGU PRIMARY SCHOOL

BUNDIBUGYO – The Bundibugyo District Education Officer (DEO) has been arrested following a surprise inspection by Hon. Balaam Barugahara at Bundikahungu Primary School, over alleged misappropriation of funds meant for re-roofing the school. During the inspection, the Minister and his team discovered that the purportedly new roof was in fact made of old, rusted iron […]

SHOCK AS MINISTER BALAAM FINDS 350 MILLION TOKWE BRIDGE IN RUINS

Bundibugyo, Uganda – What was supposed to be a routine inspection turned into a scene of utter disappointment Hon. Balaam visited Tokwe Bridge in Bundibugyo District. The Minister was left visibly shocked after finding the bridge, which reportedly cost taxpayers Shs 350 million, completely broken and impassable. Instead of a concrete bridge, residents have been […]

Hon. Balaam Applauds Kikyo Health Centre IV for Dedicated Service to Community, Pledges to Escalate Bed Shortage

KIKYO, Bundibugyo — Hon. Balaam, has applauded the management and staff of Kikyo Health Centre IV for their commitment to serving the community despite limited resources. Hon. Balaam made the remarks during a visit to the facility in the Rwenzori region. He commended the health workers for keeping the centre operational 24 hours a day […]

HON. BALAAM CUT OFF IN NTOROKO WHILE EN ROUTE TO BUNDIBUGYO ANTI-CORRUPTION CAMPAIGN

Ntoroko District | Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, was today cut off by agitated residents of Ntoroko District while he was heading to Bundibugyo for an anti-corruption campaign. The Minister's convoy was intercepted along the main road, where residents said they could not let him pass without hearing their long-standing grievances about […]

Hon. Balaam visits Karugutu Health Centre IV Over Extortion Claims, Vows to Cleanse Ntoroko of Corruption

NTOROKO – Hon. Balaam, has visited Karugutu Health Centre IV in Ntoroko District following an outcry from residents over alleged extortion and sale of government drugs. According to the residents, patients at the government facility are asked to pay money before receiving treatment, while government-supplied drugs are allegedly diverted and sold privately to desperate patients. […]

Anti-corruption tour | Kasese DLG | Today in pictorial

Standing with the people of Kasese for transparency, integrity, and services that deliver.

Minister Balaam Inspects Hamukungu Secondary School Kitchen Project as Anti-Corruption Unit Arrests Officer Over LoCAL Funds

KASESE — Hon. Balaam Barugahara on has visited Hamukungu Secondary School to inspect the LoCAL-funded kitchen project that has come under scrutiny over alleged mismanagement. The inspection has been conducted jointly with officials from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit. According to the team on ground, the purpose was to assess the status of the facility […]

Hon. Balaam Halts Journey in Hima to Engage Residents

KASESE — Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, on his way to Kasese District to meet local leaders, made an impromptu stop at Hima Health Centre III after residents raised urgent issues that required immediate attention from responsible authorities. According to officials at the facility, Hima Health Centre III serves a growing population in […]

De Heus, PDM and UFZEPA explore strategic partnership to cut fish feed costs for farmers

Kampala, August 20, 2026 The National Enterprise Development Specialist and the Parish Development Model (PDM) team met with the Managing Director of De Heus Animal Nutrition Uganda, Mr. Bon Tjeenk Willink, to discuss a strategic partnership aimed at making quality animal feeds more affordable and reliable for PDM farmers. The meeting was also attended by […]

Ministry of Local Government Rallies Stakeholders to Power Up Nationwide Agro-Assets

The Ministry of Local Government today held a meeting to boost the productivity of agro-processing facilities across Uganda. The session was chaired by the Under Secretary, Hajji Sewante M. Kaliphan, on behalf of Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya, focusing on making these public investments fully operational for rural communities. The Meeting was attended by technical teams […]

PDM Stakeholders Review Progress, Chart Way Forward

Following the NRM Caucus meeting held in Munyonyo on August 8 and subsequent guidance from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on the Parish Development Model (PDM), key stakeholders convened at the Office of the Prime Minister to review the programme’s progress and chart the next course of action. The meeting, held under the auspices of the […]

MoLG and JICA Strengthen Local Government Planning for Refugee-Hosting Communities in West Nile

The Ministry of Local Government, in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has convened a seminar in Kampala to strengthen integrated planning and disaster preparedness in refugee hosting and affected districts in the West Nile Sub-region. Held at Golf Course Hotel, the seminar brought together representatives from Local Governments, the National Planning Authority, […]

Hon. Commends Busiita Primary School in Bundibugyo for Organization and Fair Fees

BUNDIBUGYO DISTRICT — Hon. Balaam has commended Busiita Primary School in Bundibugyo District for running an orderly institution and for adhering to government guidelines on school fees. The visit followed a full inspection of the school premises, classrooms, and administrative records. After the tour, Hon. praised the administration for maintaining organization and for not charging […]

Barugahara Officiates Handover of 5-Classroom Block at Kadindimo Primary School in Bunyangabu

BUNYANGABU District — Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi is in Bunyangabu District today to officiate the official handover of a newly constructed five-classroom block at Kadindimo Primary School. The infrastructure was donated by the Movit Foundation Project under the leadership of Chairman Mr. Birungi Simpson Salongo. Mr. Salongo is also an Old Boy of Kadindimo Primary […]

Headmaster and PTA Chairman Arrested at Buheesi Secondary School Over Alleged Illegal Fees

BUNYANGABU DISTRICT — The Headmaster and Chairman of the Parents Teachers Association at Buheesi Secondary School have been arrested by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit following allegations of collecting exaggerated fees and sending away students. The arrests came after Hon. Balaam visited the school and exposed the practice. During his inspection, he found that learners […]