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By Kyeyune Ali  The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, has urged Local Government Communication Officers to take a proactive role in publicising government programmes and interventions, stressing that effective communication is key to improved service delivery, transparency and accountability. Ben Kumumanya, permanent secretary ministry of local governments | photo courtesy  Mr. Kumumanya made the …

By Our Reporter Mbale City, Uganda The Bugisu Cultural Institution has warned against attempts by individuals and groups allegedly using cultural platforms to undermine ongoing and planned government projects in the Bugisu sub-region. Speaking to this publication in Mbale City, the institution’s spokesperson, Steven Masiga, cautioned a section of the Bamasaaba community against what he described as subversive activities being …

Mukono– President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged residents of Mukono District to take full advantage of government wealth creation programs to overcome poverty, instead of engaging in what he described as “endless politics,” noting that many Ugandans have already transformed their livelihoods through homestead income initiatives. The President made the remarks during his campaign rally at Naggalama Playground in Nakifuma, as …

Kampala– The government, through the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, in partnership with sugar millers operating in the Busoga region, has agreed to set UGX 125,000 as the minimum price per tonne of sugarcane across the region. Stakeholders in a group photo after the meeting The decision follows an outcry from sugarcane out-growers in Busoga, some of whom reported earning …

The 40-day long government shutdown appears to be coming to an end after eight members of the Senate Democratic caucus joined Republicans in voting to proceed to a House-passed continuing resolution. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is now facing a revolt from members of his own party. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom is in Brazil for the COP30 climate summit …

Bugisu has featured in many writings of this government, having contributed largely towards the liberation struggles that saw President Museveni assume office in 1986. Bugisu accommodated the president and big names of Maumbe Mukhwana and Namilundu among others, who aided the president during the tough times of the tyrannical regimes of Idi Amin Dada and Apollo Milton Obote  have appeared …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has fulfilled his pledge to strengthen local governance by delivering 176 brand new vehicles worth UGX 35.2 billion to Local Government leaders across the country. The vehicles were this afternoon handed over at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds to 135 District Chairpersons, 10 City Mayors, and 31 Municipal Leaders.  This initiative is aimed at enhancing the supervision and …

Post Views: 4 By Andama MosesIn Masindiwww.mknewslink.com The government building housing the office of the president and other government offices together with the residence office of the RDC Masindi which all belong to the government of Uganda have been allocated to an individual by Uganda land commission. The properties include plot 26 Masindi port road in Masindi district, this …

Government through the Ministry of Water and Environment is on spot for alleged illegal procurement of a 70.2-acre land in Kihanda Sub County, Kanungu District. It is alleged that in August 2023, the government through the Water Ministry entered into a purported land acquisition and compensation agreement with Christine Joy Tusiime for her family land at Ibarya Cell, Kanungu District. …

By Eric Yiga A wave of excitement and relief swept through roadside traders along the Gayaza–Kayunga highway, particularly in Kalagi and Lugazi town, after the Ministry of Works and Transport granted them temporary permission to continue operating within road reserve areas. The traders, who mainly operate in Kalagi Town, Kyampisi Sub-county in Mukono District, had recently protested eviction orders issued …