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Ministry of Local Government

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Building Strong Local Governments

Ministry of Local Government

Building Strong Local Governments

Strengthening local governance and service delivery for sustainable national development.

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Transforming Communities Across Uganda

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Nansana Municipality Councilors Undergo Induction to Strengthen Leadership and Service Delivery
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Nansana Municipality Councilors Undergo Induction to Strengthen Leadership and Service Delivery

Nansana Municipality has commenced the induction of its newly elected councilors under the Institutional Capacity Strengthening Grant, with support from the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Integrated Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP). The induction is aimed at equipping the new leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively execute their responsibilities and improve service delivery to […]

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Local Government Inspectors Apply Budget Analysis Skills in Practical Group Sessions
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Local Government Inspectors Apply Budget Analysis Skills in Practical Group Sessions

Kampala, 22 July 2026 – Local Government inspectors participating in the Ministry of Local Government’s three-day training on Human Capital Development Budget Analysis have commenced practical group discussions aimed at strengthening their ability to assess whether district budgets effectively support socio-economic transformation and the realization of Uganda’s demographic dividend. The training, organized by the Ministry […]

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MoFPED Calls for Evidence-Based District Budget Analysis to Improve Service Delivery
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MoFPED Calls for Evidence-Based District Budget Analysis to Improve Service Delivery

Kampala, July 2026 – The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) has urged Local Government inspectors to strengthen evidence-based budget analysis to ensure district plans, procurement processes, and expenditures translate into tangible service delivery outcomes. Speaking on the second day of the Ministry of Local Government’s ongoing three-day training on Human Capital Development […]

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Government Launches Construction of Community Access Roads to Boost Agricultural Transformation in Teso
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Government Launches Construction of Community Access Roads to Boost Agricultural Transformation in Teso

Serere District, 21 July 2026 – The Government of Uganda has officially launched the construction of more than 41 kilometres of Community Access Roads under the Rural Development and Food Security (RUDSEC) Project, reaffirming its commitment to improving rural infrastructure and accelerating socio-economic transformation in Northern Uganda. Speaking during the launch in Serere District, the […]

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NPA Urges Local Government Inspectors to Strengthen Human Capital Investments Through Effective Budget Analysis
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NPA Urges Local Government Inspectors to Strengthen Human Capital Investments Through Effective Budget Analysis

Kampala, July 2026 – The National Planning Authority (NPA) has called on Local Government inspectors to strengthen budget oversight to ensure investments in Human Capital Development (HCD) translate into improved service delivery and sustainable national development. Delivering a presentation during the Ministry of Local Government’s three-day training on Human Capital Development Budget Analysis, Ms. Arinaitwe […]

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Ministry Highlights Objectives of Human Capital Development Budget Analysis Training
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Ministry Highlights Objectives of Human Capital Development Budget Analysis Training

Kampala, July 2026 – The Ministry of Local Government has outlined the key objectives of the ongoing three-day training workshop on Human Capital Development (HCD) Budget Analysis for Local Governments, aimed at strengthening budget oversight and improving service delivery across the country. Presenting the session on the workshop objectives, Mr. Naturinda Junior, Senior Inspector in […]

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RDC Kapchorwa district Warns health workers during the handing over of motorcycles
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RDC Kapchorwa district Warns health workers during the handing over of motorcycles

KAPCHORWA The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kapchorwa District, Mr. Bayole Stanley, has warned health workers against misusing government property following the handover of four new Yamaha motorcycles donated by GAVI and the Ministry of Health to boost immunization outreach. The latest delivery brings GAVI’s total support to Kapchorwa to one double-cabin vehicle, 12 motorcycles, […]

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Ministry Equips Inspectors with Budget Analysis Skills to Strengthen Human Capital Development in Local Governments
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Ministry Equips Inspectors with Budget Analysis Skills to Strengthen Human Capital Development in Local Governments

Kampala, July 2026 – The Ministry of Local Government has commenced a three-day training for inspectors on Budget Analysis in Human Capital Development (HCD) to strengthen oversight, accountability, and evidence-based planning in local governments. The training, organized by the Ministry with financial and technical support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), brings together inspectors […]

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Technical Support for Performance Improvement Underway in Kiboga and Kyankwanzi District Local Governments
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Technical Support for Performance Improvement Underway in Kiboga and Kyankwanzi District Local Governments

Technical support activities are currently underway in Kiboga District Local Government (DLG) and Kyankwanzi District Local Government (DLG), where the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) is supporting the implementation of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) for Local Governments. The support is being provided in line with Section 105 of the Local Governments Act, Cap. 138, which […]

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Strategic Plan for Statistics 2025/26–2029/30 cover
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Strategic Plan2025–2030

Strategic Plan for Statistics 2025/26–2029/30

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Strategic Plan2025–2030

Ministry of Local Government SOPs

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Annual Report2025/26

MoLG Statistical Abstract (FY 2022-23)

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Our strategic direction

Our Vision

A modern, effective and accountable local government system serving communities across Uganda.

“Our vision is to have an effective and efficient Local Government system that provides quality, equitable and sustainable services to the population of Uganda.”

Uganda at a glance

Local Government Statistical Summary

4

Regions

16

Sub Regions

135

Districts

10

Cities

256

Counties

31

Municipalities

20

City Divisions

353

Constituencies

1,487

Sub Counties

89

Municipal Divisions

589

Town Councils

10,716

Parishes

71,218

Villages

3,515

Wards

199,444

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What we do

Ministry Core Functions

The Ministry coordinates, supports and strengthens local governments to improve service delivery.

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Enhance value addition in key growth opportunities.

02

Consolidate and increase the stock and quality of productive infrastructure.

03

Enhance the productivity and social wellbeing of the population.

04

Strengthen the role of the state in guiding and facilitating development.

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Government to Rehabilitate 2500km Roads under National Oilseeds Project (NOSP)
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Government to Rehabilitate 2500km Roads under National Oilseeds Project (NOSP)

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Development cooperation

Our Partners

Working together with national and international partners to strengthen local government and improve public service delivery.

World Bank Group
European Union
African Development Bank Group
German Cooperation
United Nations Development Programme
United Nations Capital Development Fund
OPEC Fund for International Development
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