HomeLatest News

Official newsroom

Latest News

Follow Ministry programmes, official announcements, field activities and developments from local governments across Uganda.

Ministry updates

More Ministry News

Official programmes, field activities, announcements and updates from Uganda's local government sector.

Page 7

Day Four: Trainers Put Council Procedures into Practice

Latest News

12 August 2026

Day Four: Trainers Put Council Procedures into Practice

Day Four of the Training of Trainers for the Induction of Local Government Councils has taken a practical turn in Masaka, with participants stepping into the roles of council leaders in a mock council session. The practical exercise is bringing council proceedings to life as trainers simulate an actual council meeting, applying the rules of […]

Read article

Local Governments Directed to Open Council Proceedings, Publish Budgets and Curb Alcohol and Betting Abuse

Latest News

12 August 2026

Local Governments Directed to Open Council Proceedings, Publish Budgets and Curb Alcohol and Betting Abuse

KAMPALA, August 2026 — The Ministry of Local Government has directed all Local Government leaders across the country to strengthen transparency, public accountability and community productivity through greater public access to council proceedings, disclosure of approved budgets and stricter regulation of alcohol and betting operations. The directives, issued by the Minister in charge of Local […]

Read article

Training of Trainers for the Induction of Local Government Councils Ongoing : Day Three

Latest News

11 August 2026

Training of Trainers for the Induction of Local Government Councils Ongoing : Day Three

Today marks Day Three of the Training of Trainers for the Induction of Local Government Councils, currently taking place at Hotel Brovad in Masaka, organised by the Ministry of Local Government. The training aims to equip trainers with the knowledge, skills and instructional materials needed to effectively deliver a standardised induction for newly elected Local […]

Read article

Ministry of Local Government, UNDP Review Key Development Programmes

Latest News

10 August 2026

Ministry of Local Government, UNDP Review Key Development Programmes

The Ministry of Local Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) held discussions on the Local Economic Growth Support Phase II (LEGS II) Project, including updates on its appraisal and preparation, as well as progress under the ongoing Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project. The discussions also covered the roll-out of the Market Vendor […]

Read article

Mugyema Calls on Trainers to Prepare Local Leaders for Quality Leadership

Latest News

10 August 2026

Mugyema Calls on Trainers to Prepare Local Leaders for Quality Leadership

The Commissioner for Local Councils Research and Development department, Swizin Mugyema Kinga has called on trainers preparing to conduct the induction of newly elected Local Government Councils to equip themselves with broad knowledge, teamwork and a positive mindset to effectively deliver the programme. Speaking at the workshop of the Training of Trainers in Masaka, Mugyema […]

Read article

MoLG Prepares Trainers for Induction of Newly Elected Local Government Councils

Latest News

10 August 2026

MoLG Prepares Trainers for Induction of Newly Elected Local Government Councils

Day Two of the six day Training of Trainers (ToT) for the Induction of Local Government Councils has kicked off in Masaka, with facilitators being equipped with the knowledge, skills and instructional materials needed to prepare for the induction of newly elected Local Government leaders. The training is timely as the newly elected leaders are […]

Read article

Ministry of Local Government Conducts Training of Trainers for Local Government Council Induction

Latest News

10 August 2026

Ministry of Local Government Conducts Training of Trainers for Local Government Council Induction

The Ministry of Local Government, through the Department of Local Councils Development, has convened a Training of Trainers for the Induction of Local Government Councils at Hotel Brovad Masaka. The training, running from 9th to 14th August 2026, brings together stakeholders with diverse training backgrounds and expertise to equip trainers with the knowledge and skills […]

Read article

Tayebwa Proposes Central Recruitment of Senior District Officers to Curb Corruption

Latest News

10 August 2026

Tayebwa Proposes Central Recruitment of Senior District Officers to Curb Corruption

MITOOMA DISTRICT – Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, called for reforms in the recruitment of senior technical officers in Local Governments, proposing that key positions such as district engineers be recruited through the Public Service Commission to strengthen accountability and reduce the risk of collusion. Tayebwa made the remarks during an anti-corruption […]

Read article

Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Pledges Anti-Corruption Drive with Balaam, Urges Mitooma Locals to Lead by Example

Latest News

9 August 2026

Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Pledges Anti-Corruption Drive with Balaam, Urges Mitooma Locals to Lead by Example

MITOOMA — Government leaders and community stakeholders gathered at Rwakitandara Playground in Mitooma District this Saturday for a Baraza organized by the Hon. Minister for Local Government, Barugahara Balaam, where the fight against corruption and abuse of office took center stage. The Rt. Hon. Deputy Speaker of Parliament, who also serves as Area MP for […]

Read article

MITOOMA — Eight senior district officials interdicted following Minister’s accountability meeting

Latest News

8 August 2026

MITOOMA — Eight senior district officials interdicted following Minister’s accountability meeting

Eight senior staff of Mitooma District Local Government have been interdicted with immediate effect following a stakeholders meeting chaired by the Hon. Minister of Local Government on 8th August, 2026 at the District Council Hall. The meeting, convened to strengthen accountability, enhance transparency, improve service delivery and reinforce the fight against corruption in the district, […]

Read article

Minister Balaam Orders Arrest of Mitooma Ambulance Driver Over Alleged 400K Extortion of Patients

Latest News

8 August 2026

Minister Balaam Orders Arrest of Mitooma Ambulance Driver Over Alleged 400K Extortion of Patients

Minister Balaam Barugahara has directed authorities in Mitooma District to immediately arrest Mr. Mugumya, an ambulance driver attached to Mitooma District Local Government, over allegations that he has been soliciting money from residents in exchange for transporting patients. According to the directive, Mugumya is accused of demanding payments of up to 400,000 shillings from families […]

Read article

Balaam Orders Immediate Arrest of Mitooma Officials Over Alleged 19M Job Bribery Scandal

Latest News

8 August 2026

Balaam Orders Immediate Arrest of Mitooma Officials Over Alleged 19M Job Bribery Scandal

Mitooma— Tension is high in Mitooma District today after Hon. Balaam directed security organs to immediately arrest the Chairman of the District Service Commission and the Acting District Medical Officer over allegations that they solicited 19 million shillings from a job seeker. The directive follows a complaint by Mr. Kato Julius, who says he was […]

Read article

Ministry of Local Government

Latest News

8 August 2026

Hon. Balaam Inspects Nyakatete Bright Future Primary School in Mitooma, Flags Shoddy Renovations Ahead of Anti-Corruption Meeting

MITOOMA — Minister for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, is currently in Mitooma District where he has stopped at Nyakatete Bright Future Primary School on his way to chair an anti-corruption meeting. At the school this morning, Hon. Balaam found that funds for renovations were released, but the work done so far is shoddy and […]

Read article

Hon. Balaam Makes Surprise Visit to Bwizibwera Health Center IV

Latest News

8 August 2026

Hon. Balaam Makes Surprise Visit to Bwizibwera Health Center IV

MBARARA DISTRICT – Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi has paid a surprise visit to Bwizibwera Health Center IV in Kashari North, Mbarara District, to assess service delivery and accountability at the facility. The unannounced inspection is part of the Ministry of Local Government’s ongoing campaign to monitor performance of public institutions and ensure citizens receive quality […]

Read article

Buhweju District Faces Major Shake-up as State House Anti-Corruption Unit Requests Investigations

Latest News

7 August 2026

Buhweju District Faces Major Shake-up as State House Anti-Corruption Unit Requests Investigations

Buhweju District is undergoing a sweeping accountability drive after the State House Anti-Corruption Unit requested Hon. Balaam Barugahara, Minister of Local Government, and the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, to allow investigations into several senior district officials: The move is part of an ongoing anti-corruption inspection in local governments aimed at restoring sanity and ending […]

Read article

Buhweju Nursing Officer Alleges Ghost Patients, Irregular Staff Transfers as Minister Balaam Orders Anti-Corruption Probec

Latest News

7 August 2026

Buhweju Nursing Officer Alleges Ghost Patients, Irregular Staff Transfers as Minister Balaam Orders Anti-Corruption Probec

BUHWEJU DISTRICT – Serious allegations of corruption and malpractice within Buhweju District's health and recruitment systems have emerged after a nursing officer accused district officials of directing health workers to inflate patient records and questioned the integrity of recent staff recruitment. The revelations prompted the Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, to order […]

Read article

MoLG Holds Pre-Departure Meeting for National Compliance Inspection

Latest News

7 August 2026

MoLG Holds Pre-Departure Meeting for National Compliance Inspection

The Ministry of Local Government's District Inspection Department has today convened a pre-departure meeting, chaired by Mr. Stephen Idha Koma, Commissioner for District Inspection, to align field teams ahead of the National Compliance Inspection on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Teenage Pregnancy Prevention and Response (TPSRP), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and HIV in 39 […]

Read article

Buhweju Cries Foul Over Alleged Sale of Government Jobs, Corruption and Missing Gold Royalties as Minister Balaam Assesses Government Programmes

Latest News

7 August 2026

Buhweju Cries Foul Over Alleged Sale of Government Jobs, Corruption and Missing Gold Royalties as Minister Balaam Assesses Government Programmes

BUHWEJU DISTRICT – Concerns over corruption, poor implementation of government projects, lack of accountability, and the district's failure to benefit from its vast gold resources dominats discussions as the Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, chairs a meeting in Buhweju District to assess the implementation of government programmes and strengthen service delivery. The […]

Read article

Youth Leader Arrested Over Alleged Misuse of Youth and PDM Funds in Isingiro

Latest News

6 August 2026

Youth Leader Arrested Over Alleged Misuse of Youth and PDM Funds in Isingiro

ISINGIRO, Uganda — Hon. Balaam has overseen the arrest of Mr. Mudogo John over allegations of misappropriating funds intended for youth empowerment and the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Kakunyu Parish, Rwekuubo Ward, Isingiro Town Council. According to the allegations, Mr. Mudogo John, who has served in youth leadership, is accused of misusing funds meant […]

Read article

Isingiro Officials Summoned Over Shoddy Shs5.7 Billion Road Project

Latest News

6 August 2026

Isingiro Officials Summoned Over Shoddy Shs5.7 Billion Road Project

ISINGIRO DISTRICT – Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has directed the Natural Resources Officer and the District Community Development Officer in Isingiro District to record statements with the State House Anti-Corruption Unit following complaints over the alleged poor-quality construction of a district road project valued at Shs5.7 billion. The directive follows growing public concern about the […]

Read article