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Teachers Confront Headmaster as State House Anti-Corruption Unit Arrests Him

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14 August 2026

Teachers Confront Headmaster as State House Anti-Corruption Unit Arrests Him

MARACHA, Uganda — Teachers at Koi Primary School sat down with Hon. Balaam and told him that statements made by the headmaster were false. In a new development, the State House Anti-Corruption Unit has arrested the headmaster of Koi Primary School in connection with the alleged discrepancy in pupil numbers and capitation grants.

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Hon. Balaam Intervenes at Koi primary school Over Alleged Pupil Count Discrepancy

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14 August 2026

Hon. Balaam Intervenes at Koi primary school Over Alleged Pupil Count Discrepancy

MARACHA, Uganda — Hon. Balaam paid an impromptu visit to Koi primary school, and what he found on arrival prompted an immediate response from the minister. According to information gathered at the school, the headmaster had sent pupils home ahead of the visit. Sources said this was due to fears that an on-the-spot headcount would […]

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Hon. Balaam Commends Curube Health Centre III in Maracha, Interacts with Patients and Medical Personnel

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14 August 2026

Hon. Balaam Commends Curube Health Centre III in Maracha, Interacts with Patients and Medical Personnel

MARACHA — Hon. Balaam visited Curube Health Centre III in Maracha District today and expressed satisfaction with the level of service delivery at the facility. The Minister toured the outpatient, maternity, and laboratory departments this afternoon, where he interacted directly with patients and staff. When asked about services, patients told Hon. Balaam that they receive […]

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Minister Balaam and the National Coordinator for PDM, Galabuzi Ssozi Inspect Aru Bridge and 4km Road Project in Maracha District

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14 August 2026

Minister Balaam and the National Coordinator for PDM, Galabuzi Ssozi Inspect Aru Bridge and 4km Road Project in Maracha District

MARACHA — Hon. Balaam Barugahara and Hon. Ssozi Galabuzi on have conducted an inspection of the Aru Bridge and a 4-kilometer road in Maracha District, a project reported to have cost government 1.9 billion shillings. The two visited the site to assess the quality of works and verify whether value for money was achieved on […]

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Hon. Balaam Intervenes as Boda Boda Riders Demand Shs 147m from NRM Secretariat

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14 August 2026

Hon. Balaam Intervenes as Boda Boda Riders Demand Shs 147m from NRM Secretariat

Arua City — Hon. Balaam Barugahara, today morning has met with a group of Boda Boda riders who were demanding payment of Shs 147 million they say was released by the NRM Secretariat but never reached them. The riders gathered to petition the minister, saying the funds were meant for their SACCOs and associations as […]

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Hon. Balaam Arrives in Pakwach District, Orders Re-Arrest of PDM Focal Persons Over Extortion Allegations

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14 August 2026

Hon. Balaam Arrives in Pakwach District, Orders Re-Arrest of PDM Focal Persons Over Extortion Allegations

PAKWACH — Hon. Balaam Barugahara, the Minister of Local Government, has arrived in Pakwach District and convened a meeting at the district council hall, following the President’s directive to intensify the fight against corruption in government programs. The meeting was called to address complaints around the implementation of the Parish Development Model, PDM, and other […]

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State Minister Nameere Conducts Assessment Visit at Bugwere High School

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13 August 2026

State Minister Nameere Conducts Assessment Visit at Bugwere High School

The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, earlier today visited Bugwere High School, where she interacted with the headteacher and students during an assessment of learning and school operations. The Minister inspected ongoing classroom construction projects at the school to assess the progress of the works. Hon. Nameere also sought clarification […]

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Budaka Health Centre IV In-Charge, DHO Arrested Over Poor Service Delivery

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13 August 2026

Budaka Health Centre IV In-Charge, DHO Arrested Over Poor Service Delivery

The in-charge of Budaka Health Centre IV and the District Health Officer (DHO) have been arrested for investigation on the orders of the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere , following complaints over poor service delivery at the facility. The arrests came after Hon. Nameere opened the floor to patients and community […]

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Budaka District Engineer Referred to IGG Over Shs 600 Million Hospital Ward Project

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13 August 2026

Budaka District Engineer Referred to IGG Over Shs 600 Million Hospital Ward Project

The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere, has referred the Budaka District Engineer to the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) for investigation over a hospital ward project at Budaka Health Centre IV whose expenditure and progress came under scrutiny. The District Engineer informed the Minister that about Shs2 billion has so far been […]

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Commissioner Magumba Highlights Role of Elected Leaders in Uganda’s Urbanisation

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13 August 2026

Commissioner Magumba Highlights Role of Elected Leaders in Uganda’s Urbanisation

The Commissioner of Urban Administration Department at the Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Charles Magumba, has highlighted the role of elected leaders in Uganda’s urbanisation, urging Local Government Council trainers to equip leaders with the knowledge to effectively respond to the opportunities and challenges arising from urban growth. Addressing the trainers, Magumba said elected leaders […]

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Nampangala Parish Residents Say PDM Is Helping Households as State Minister Nameere Inspects SACCO Operations

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13 August 2026

Nampangala Parish Residents Say PDM Is Helping Households as State Minister Nameere Inspects SACCO Operations

Residents of Nampangala Parish say the Parish Development Model (PDM) is helping improve household incomes as the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, inspected the operations of the area PDM SACCO. During the engagement, Hon. Nameere met the SACCO leadership and committee members and reviewed the implementation of the programme in […]

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Trainers Told to Equip Leaders on HR Reforms

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13 August 2026

Trainers Told to Equip Leaders on HR Reforms

The Assistant Commissioner Human Resource at the Ministry of Local Government, Ms. Joan Natwenda, has taken Local Government Council trainers through recent Human Resource Management reforms aimed at improving efficiency and service delivery. The reforms include decentralised payroll management for salaries and pensions, the Human Capital Management (HCM) system, Public Service Pension Reforms, the Balanced […]

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Balaam Cracks the Whip in Pakwach: Town Clerk Adriko Simon, Engineer Omeri Bonny Arrested Over Shoddy Shs1 Billion Road

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13 August 2026

Balaam Cracks the Whip in Pakwach: Town Clerk Adriko Simon, Engineer Omeri Bonny Arrested Over Shoddy Shs1 Billion Road

Shs900M already paid for 1.1km as Minister finds “visible substandard and shoddy work” in Pakwach PAKWACH — A road inspection has turned into a corruption crackdown in Pakwach District after Hon. Balaam Barugahara toured a 1.1-kilometer road project and ordered the arrest of two senior officials over what he described as “visible substandard and shoddy […]

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Minister Balaam Orders Probe Into Shs2.9 Billion Panyimur Health Centre III

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13 August 2026

Minister Balaam Orders Probe Into Shs2.9 Billion Panyimur Health Centre III

PAKWACH DISTRICT — Hon. Barugahara Ateenyi, has directed the State House Anti-Corruption Unit to conduct a full investigation into the construction of buildings at Panyimur Health Centre III in Pakwach District following an unannounced inspection that exposed serious concerns over the quality and completeness of the facility. The health centre had a construction project at […]

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State Minister Nameere Begins Budaka Anti-Corruption Drive with Scrutiny of Service Delivery

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13 August 2026

State Minister Nameere Begins Budaka Anti-Corruption Drive with Scrutiny of Service Delivery

The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere , has kicked off the anti-corruption drive in Budaka District by putting the district’s service delivery status under scrutiny before embarking on field inspections to establish the situation on the ground. The engagement opened with the Chief Administrative Officer presenting a status report covering education, […]

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Hon. Balaam Raises Red Flags Over Boro Health Center II Maternity Works

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13 August 2026

Hon. Balaam Raises Red Flags Over Boro Health Center II Maternity Works

Pakwach— Minister Hon. Balaam Barugahara has flagged alleged mismanagement at Boro Health Center II in Pakwach district, accusing facility managers of defying directives and carrying out substandard construction works. Addressing leaders at the district headquarters, Hon. Balaam said the health center proceeded to pay for and continue construction of the maternity ward despite clear instructions […]

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Hon. Balaam Visits Pakwach Health Centre IV, Praises Services But Flags Bed Shortage

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13 August 2026

Hon. Balaam Visits Pakwach Health Centre IV, Praises Services But Flags Bed Shortage

PAKWACH — Hon. Balaam Barugahara, made an impromptu visit to Pakwach Health Centre IV on, where he commended the facility’s staff for their service delivery but raised concern over critical infrastructure gaps. The health centre, which serves Pakwach District and parts of neighboring West Nile, handles a high patient turnover daily. Yet during his tour, […]

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IGG Urges Council Trainers to Fight Corruption

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13 August 2026

IGG Urges Council Trainers to Fight Corruption

The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has urged Local Government Council trainers to equip council leaders with the knowledge and values needed to strengthen accountability, integrity and the fight against corruption. Ms. Christine Lamwaka, the Assistant Director at the Inspectorate of Government (IGG), made the call while addressing participants during the Training of Trainers for the […]

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Accountability meeting led by the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga kicks off at Budaka District

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13 August 2026

Accountability meeting led by the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga kicks off at Budaka District

BUDAKA DISTRICTHeadteachers, health facility in-charges, Heads of Department, technical officers and members of the District Executive are gathering at Budaka District Local Government ahead of a one-day accountability meeting to be led by the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga. The engagement is part of the implementation of H.E. the President’s […]

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PS Kumumanya Draws on Three Decades of Decentralisation Experience to Guide Trainers

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12 August 2026

PS Kumumanya Draws on Three Decades of Decentralisation Experience to Guide Trainers

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has drawn on more than 30 years of his experience in facilitating decentralisation to provide practical guidance to trainers preparing to induct newly elected Local Government Council leaders. Speaking during the Training of Trainers in Masaka, PS Kumumanya said his extensive experience in the decentralisation system […]

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