EXISTING MARKET COMMITTEE DISSOLVED AS MINISTER BALAAM MOVES TO RESTORE ORDER

The existing market committee has been dissolved by Hon. Balaam following overwhelming complaints from vendors over extortion, illegal dealings, mistreatment and forceful evictions. The decision was made during a heated meeting convened by the Minister at the market premises, where hundreds of vendors turned up to air their grievances against the outgoing leadership. According to […]

HON. BALAAM MEETS RESIDENTS AND MARKET VENDORS IN KASIMBILI CENTRAL AND WAKISO CENTRAL MARKET

WAKISO, UGANDA – Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Local Government, including the Commissioner for Urban Administration, Mr. Charles Magumba is today meeting residents and market vendors in Kasimbili Central and Wakiso Central Market in Wakiso District, in a meeting called under the Presidential Directive to Expose and Eliminate Corruption […]

Regional Development Programme Technical Working Group Reviews FY 2025/26 Performance

The Regional Development Programme (RDP) Technical Working Group earlier today convened at the Ministry of Local Government to review programme performance for the Financial Year 2025/26 and consider preparations for the Joint Regional Development Programme Annual Review (JRDPAR) 2026. During the meeting, programme institutions presented their performance reports, highlighting progress made during the financial year […]

Local Government Association Staff Convene for Annual General Meeting of the Local Government Staff SACCO

Local Government Association staff have today convened for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Local Government Staff Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) Limited. The AGM provides an important platform for members to reflect on the SACCO’s performance, review its progress, strengthen accountability and discuss strategies to enhance savings, access to affordable credit and […]

State Minister Nameere Gives UEDCL Monday, September 6 Deadline to Restore Power in Kiziba Village

The State Minister for Local Government, Honourable Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has given the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) until Monday, September 6, to replace a faulty transformer and restore electricity supply to residents of Kiziba Village in Masaka City. The Minister raised the concern following complaints from the Kiziba community over persistent power outages […]

WATCH: A PDM beneficiary counts her losses after her entire coffee garden was destroyed by the prolonged drought.

Masaka Farmers Count Losses as Prolonged Drought Destroys Crops

Farmers in Masaka City are counting heavy losses following nearly four months of persistent sunshine and drought that has left coffee, matooke and other food crops completely dry. During a visit to farmers in Kanabukulilo village Bisanje ward Kimanya kabonera Division in Masaka City, the State Minister for Local Government, Honourable Justine Nameere Nsubuga, expressed […]

Honourable Nameere Represents President Museveni at Mothers’ Union Conference

The State Minister for Local Government, Honourable Justine Nameere Nsubuga, represented President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the closing of the Mothers’ Union Buganda Regional Annual Conference in Masaka today. The four-day conference brought together thousands of mothers from across 12 Anglican dioceses at Kijjabwemi Secondary School in West Buganda Diocese. The event featured spiritual teachings, […]

Baraza Live at Kyepsikunya grounds in soi county

Hon. Balaam Rallies Youth at Sebei Presidential Industrial Hub, Urges Appreciation of Skilling Initiative

KWEEN, SEBEI SUB-REGION – The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has made a stop at the Sebei Presidential Industrial Hub – Kween, where he encouraged learners to appreciate President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for establishing Presidential Skilling Centers across the country. Hon. Balaam, who previously served as State Minister for Youth and Children […]

HON. BALAAM INTERVENES AS CHEPRIGIN RESIDENTS DECAY HEALTH SERVICE CRISIS AT NGENGE HEALTH CENTER III

Kween District | On his way to the community Baraza in Kween District, Hon. Barugahara Ateenyi, made an impromptu stop at Ngenge Health Center III in Cheprigin Village after receiving complaints from residents over poor service delivery at the facility. Hon. Balaam was met by a large group of concerned residents who had gathered at […]

THE ANTI-CORRUPTION CAMPAIGN HAS NO RESTING DAY: Hon. Balaam Cut Off By Residents En Route To Soi County

The nationwide anti-corruption Baraza campaign led by the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, continues to draw massive grassroots attention, with no sign of slowing down even on weekends. On his way to Soi County today for a scheduled public Baraza, Hon. Balaam was intercepted by different groups of residents who blocked the road […]

MUKONO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AND INNER WHEEL CLUB JOIN FORCES TO BOOST ROAD SAFETY THROUGH ZEBRA CROSSING MARKING.

29th August 2026. Mukono Municipality As part of the National Cleaning Day activities, Mukono Municipal Council, Inner Wheel Club of Mukono and other stakeholders joined forces to promote road safety by re-painting and marking a zebra crossing between Sombe supermarket and Church of Uganda Hospital The initiative, led by Inner Wheel Club of Mukono, saw […]

Hon. Balaam Vows Action as Teryet Residents Demand Return of Sub-County Status, Probe into Shs 1 Billion Road Funds

TERYET, KAPCHORWA DISTRICT — Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has pledged to intervene after residents of Teryet Parish decried the stripping of their sub-county status and the sorry state of a key road despite the release of Shs 1 billion for its rehabilitation. Hon. Balaam, who was meeting residents of Teryet Parish on was met with two […]

WATCH: Arrest for misuse of funds at Tuikat HC II

NATIONAL CLEANING STARTS WITH PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY – ARCHBISHOP KAZIIMBA

KUMI – 29th August 2026: The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has called on Ugandans to embrace the national cleaning exercise and make cleanliness a personal responsibility in order to promote healthy communities and protect the environment. Archbishop Kaziimba made the call this morning while joining […]

Hon. Balaam Pledges Support for Tuikat Health Center II, to Engage CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba on Upgrade

TUKAT, KWEEN DISTRICT – Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has visited Tuikat Health Center II in Tukat Sub-county, Kween District, and pledged to lobby for its expansion and upgrade to better serve the community. During the visit, Hon. Balaam toured the facility, interacted with health workers and local leaders, and assessed the challenges affecting service delivery at […]

Hon. Balaam Orders Probe into Shs 400M Kaptum Health Center III Project in Kween

KAPTUM, KWEEN DISTRICT – Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has visited Kaptum Health Center III in Kween District where he uncovered gross mismanagement and shoddy construction work at the facility. The visit, which is part of the Minister's monitoring tour of government projects in Sebei sub-region, turned dramatic after health workers and local leaders exposed a […]

Hon. Balaam Barugahara, PLU General Secretary Arrive in Kween for Anti-Corruption Drive

KWEEN — The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, together with the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) General Secretary, Hon. Twalla Fadil, has arrived in Kween District today ahead of a major campaign to expose alleged corruption and eliminate unethical practices in local government. The visit is part of the government’s ongoing national […]