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Minister Balaam commissions new classrooms at Kadindimo Primary, pledges tougher oversight on local governments

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20 August 2026

Minister Balaam commissions new classrooms at Kadindimo Primary, pledges tougher oversight on local governments

BUNYANGABU District – The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has commissioned a new five-classroom block at Kadindimo Primary School in Rwimi Sub County, calling it an example of what effective collaboration between government and development partners can achieve. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Barugahara said the project demonstrates how service delivery should work […]

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Residents of Nyakigumba Town Council Stop Hon. Balaam’s Car to Seek Help Over Corruption and Failed Projects

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20 August 2026

Residents of Nyakigumba Town Council Stop Hon. Balaam’s Car to Seek Help Over Corruption and Failed Projects

Bunyangabu- Residents of Nyakigumba Town Council have stopped Hon. Balaam’s car to seek help, raising concerns over alleged corruption, embezzlement, and neglected public services in the area. Rather than a confrontation, residents said they flagged down the minister’s convoy because they felt they had no other avenue to have their issues heard. Community members told […]

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Join the MoLG SACCO Today , save , unlock affordable Credit

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17 August 2026

Join the MoLG SACCO Today , save , unlock affordable Credit

The leadership of the Local Government Staff Co-operative Savings and Credit Society (LGS-SACCO) has called on staff of the Ministry of Local Government, District Local Governments and Municipal Councils to join the SACCO and take advantage of opportunities to save and access affordable credit. The call was made by Mr. Christopher Magezi, Secretary Manager of […]

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Watch: Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga calls for stronger oversight of USE in Budaka District

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16 August 2026

Watch: Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga calls for stronger oversight of USE in Budaka District

Government’s commitment to expanding access to affordable and quality secondary education is being undermined by accountability and service delivery gaps at Ikiki Senior Secondary School in Budaka District.Ikiki SSS is part of the Universal Secondary Education (USE) programme, under which Government deploys and pays teachers, provides capitation grants for school operations and regulates education standards. […]

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Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga calls for stronger oversight of USE in Budaka District

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16 August 2026

Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga calls for stronger oversight of USE in Budaka District

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PDM Secretariat Tasks Trainers with Strengthening Local Leadership Role in Implementing PDM

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16 August 2026

PDM Secretariat Tasks Trainers with Strengthening Local Leadership Role in Implementing PDM

Officers from the Parish Development Model (PDM) Secretariat have tasked Local Government Council trainers with equipping Local Council leaders with practical knowledge to strengthen beneficiary selection, community mobilisation and the implementation of PDM at the grassroots. Speaking during the Training of Trainers workshop in Masaka, the officers said effective implementation of PDM depended largely on […]

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Hon. Balaam Slams Lefori Health Center III Over Poor Services, Urges Residents to “Expose the Corrupt” at Evening Rally

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15 August 2026

Hon. Balaam Slams Lefori Health Center III Over Poor Services, Urges Residents to “Expose the Corrupt” at Evening Rally

Moyo District – Hon. Balaam has made an impromptu visit to Lefori Health Center III, where he has uncovered glaring service delivery gaps that have frustrated residents for months. During the inspection, the Minister found that the health facility had no patient beds. However, residents told him that beds were hurriedly purchased only after word […]

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The Minister for Local Government Calls for Affordable Fees at Lefori Secondary School

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15 August 2026

The Minister for Local Government Calls for Affordable Fees at Lefori Secondary School

Moyo District – Hon. Balaam paid a visit to Lefori Secondary School this week following concerns raised by parents over what they described as excessively high school fees. During the visit, parents told the Minister that the current fees were too high and were making it difficult for many families to keep their children in […]

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15 August 2026

Exposed

State Minster Nameere finds out that bulerwe-kakooli-Kadimukoli- road was graded a day before she arrived in Budaka District, contrary to what the district engineer had said.

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Local Councils Called on to Turn Community Resources into Wealth and Jobs

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15 August 2026

Local Councils Called on to Turn Community Resources into Wealth and Jobs

The Local Economic Development (LED) Department at the Ministry of Local Government has called on local councils to play a central role in turning community resources into economic opportunities that improve household incomes, create jobs and enhance local revenue. Speaking during the Training of Trainers workshop in Masaka, Mr. Stephen Tumwine, a Senior Development Officer […]

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Hon. Balaam Pledges Access Road for Eria Health Center III in Moyo District

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15 August 2026

Hon. Balaam Pledges Access Road for Eria Health Center III in Moyo District

Moyo district – Hon. Balaam has visited Eria Health Center III in Moyo District, where he met residents and health workers over pressing challenges affecting service delivery. The main complaint that has been raised during the visit was the lack of an access road to the facility. Community members said vehicles cannot reach the health […]

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State Minister Hon. Justine Nameere Presides Over Successful PDM SACCO Committee Election in Petete Parish, Budaka District

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15 August 2026

State Minister Hon. Justine Nameere Presides Over Successful PDM SACCO Committee Election in Petete Parish, Budaka District

BUDAKA DISTRICT, The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, on Friday yesterday, presided over the successful election of a new Parish Development Model (PDM) SACCO committee in Petete Parish, bringing a long-awaited leadership process to a close amid celebration from residents. What was supposed to be a routine election, however, came […]

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PDM Accountability Gaps Emerge in Petete Parish

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15 August 2026

PDM Accountability Gaps Emerge in Petete Parish

BUDAKA DISTRICT: The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has directed investigations into alleged accountability gaps in the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Petete Parish, Budaka District.The directive followed a beneficiary verification exercise conducted by the Minister and a Ministry technical team after the election of the PDM SACCO […]

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Hon. Balaam Tests for HIV at Gwere Health Center II, Urges Public to Embrace Health Services

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15 August 2026

Hon. Balaam Tests for HIV at Gwere Health Center II, Urges Public to Embrace Health Services

Moyo District — Hon. Balaam has undergone a blood test at Gwere Health Center II in Moyo district, saying the move was intended to show that government health facilities are working and should be trusted by the public. Speaking after the medical tests, Hon. Balaam said he chose to be tested openly to prove the […]

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LIVE NOW: Hon. Justine Nameere at Budaka Health Centre IV

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15 August 2026

LIVE NOW: Hon. Justine Nameere at Budaka Health Centre IV

Hon. Justine Nameere is conducting a second inspection at Budaka Health Centre IV, focusing on a said whole sale pharmacy following allegations that medicines meant to be provided free of charge to patients at the hospital are being sold, while patients are reportedly told that the medicines are unavailable. Watch the live inspection as she […]

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Hon. Balaam Uncovers Irregular Fees at Kololo Public Secondary School in Maracha, Head Teacher and SMC Chair Arrested

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14 August 2026

Hon. Balaam Uncovers Irregular Fees at Kololo Public Secondary School in Maracha, Head Teacher and SMC Chair Arrested

Maracha District- Hon. Balaam Barugahara has uncovered alleged financial irregularities at Kololo Public Secondary School in Maracha District, leading to the arrest of the school’s Head Teacher and the Chairman of the School Management Committee. The two officials were charging students 80,000 shillings with no food provision attached. They claimed the money was meant to […]

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RCC Masaka Tells Local Leaders: Leadership Is Not a Job

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14 August 2026

RCC Masaka Tells Local Leaders: Leadership Is Not a Job

The Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Masaka, Ahamada Washaki, has challenged Local Government Council trainers to use their expertise to strengthen local leadership and drive development in communities. Washaki made the remarks while officiating at the closure of the six days workshop for Local Government Council trainers in Masaka, whom he described as the “cream” of […]

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Shs650 Million Spent on Loinya Health Centre III Not Reflected in Works, Says Hon. Balaam

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14 August 2026

Shs650 Million Spent on Loinya Health Centre III Not Reflected in Works, Says Hon. Balaam

MARACHA — Hon. Balaam, has raised concerns over the Shs650 million reportedly spent on Loinya Health Centre III in Yive Sub County, Maracha District, saying the amount does not match the infrastructure on the ground. Speaking during the visit in Give Sub County, Hon. Balaam toured the facility and was shocked by the state of […]

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Hon. Galabuzi Tasks Maracha Leaders to Strengthen PDM Monitoring

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14 August 2026

Hon. Galabuzi Tasks Maracha Leaders to Strengthen PDM Monitoring

MARACHA — Hon. Ssozi Galabuzi, the National Coordinator for the Parish Development Model, has urged leaders in Maracha District to actively use their oversight mandates to monitor and support PDM implementation at parish level. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Maracha Town on Wednesday, Galabuzi emphasized that the success of PDM depends on each office […]

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Headmaster and P.1 Teacher Arrested at Midria Primary School Over Alleged “Ghost Pupils” Scandal

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14 August 2026

Headmaster and P.1 Teacher Arrested at Midria Primary School Over Alleged “Ghost Pupils” Scandal

Maracha— The headmaster of Midria Primary School and the school’s Primary One teacher have been arrested by operatives from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, following allegations of inflating enrollment figures with “ghost students.” The arrests came hours after a surprise inspection by Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, Minister of Local Government, who visited the school unannounced […]

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