Ministry of Local Government

In a major development aimed at reducing maternal mortality and easing severe hospital congestion, leaders in Kanungu District on 17th September, 2026, officially broke ground and handed over site for the construction of a modern UGX 6.7 billion multi-purpose healthcare facility at Kihihi Health Centre IV. The project is funded by the Government of Uganda […]

The Ministry of Local Government has concluded a two-day capacity-building training for members of Model Local Council Courts in Rigbo Sub-County, Madi-Okollo District, under the Spotlight Initiative 2.0. The final day brought together Local Council Court members for practical discussions aimed at strengthening their ability to handle community disputes fairly, responsibly and in accordance with […]

MANAFWA – Hon. Baruhara Balaam, has raised alarm over the quality of the newly constructed Nangirima Bridge in Manafwa District. The Shs 800 million bridge is located in Masaka Town Council. It was constructed in the Financial Year 2023/2024. Minister Balaam was in Manafwa District on an ati corruption campaign when concerned residents led him […]

MANAFWA – Hon. Balaam visited Nyondo Senior Secondary School in Manafwa, a Catholic-founded school, during his monitoring tour. The Minister found the school in a very good condition, with students well organized together with their Headmaster and staff. Hon. Balaam thanked the Headmaster, Mr. Wanduli Dismus, for maintaining discipline and good management at the school. […]

The Ministry of Local Government is using the Uganda National Youth Opportunity and Innovation Conference to take its programmes and services closer to young leaders, explaining government initiatives and responding to questions on how they are accessed and implemented at the local-government level. At the two day conference at Golf Course Hotel Kampala, Ministry officials […]

BUDUDA – There has been drama at the Anti-Corruption Baraza in Bududa District after the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) was forced to refund money she had extorted from a local resident. The Baraza is organized by the Ministry of Local Government under “Expose the Corrupt” campaign aimed at curbing corruption and improving service delivery in […]

BUDUDA – Hon. Balaam, has uncovered gross negligence, dilapidated infrastructure and allegations of extortion during an impromptu visit to Bududa General Hospital. The Minister was welcomed by the Woman MP and the District Chairperson together with the political and technical team. Residents told the Minister that most doctors do not sleep in Bududa but in […]

The Ministry of Local Government, under the Spotlight Initiative 2.0, with funding from the Government of Uganda and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is strengthening the capacity of Local Council Court members in Oyam District to enhance access to justice and community-level dispute resolution. The two-day training is targeting members of selected Model Local […]

BUDUDA – Hon. Balaam has visited Bududa Secondary School in Bududa District following allegations of illegal school fees charges in the government-aided school. During the visit, it was alleged that learners were being charged up to 150,000 shillings as school fees, yet as a government-aided school, no fees are expected to be charged but according […]