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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 …

Through the State House Local Content Unit led by Special Presidential Assistant (SPA) Hajjat Aminah Mukalazi, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, has donated Robusta Elite coffee seedlings to farmers in the Kigezi Sub-region. The distribution officially commenced Monday, Dec 22nd , starting with Kabale and Rukiga Districts. The coffee seedling donation follows the President’s recent …

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 …

Mukono– The Ministry of Local Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, has conducted the first day of training for technical officers in Mukono District Local Government under the Resource Enhancement and Accountability Programme (REAP). The training focused on guiding officers through the Go-Live Process, change management, training users of the new tool, and uploading …

Amos Tayebwa|Mbarara On 9th October 2025, Uganda was celebrating 63 years of Independence  and the country has registered progress in infrastructure and economic development. However, there is a need to strengthen and protect the country’s resources, economy and other government programs or projects. According to Capt. John Bosco Bamuturaki Tumusiime, former Mbarara District LC5 Chairman and current Kashari South NRM MP Flag bearer said …

RDCs, local leaders on spot over land grabbing, family appeals Two Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) are on spot for allegedly depriving family members of their right to a 70.2 acre land in Kihanda Sub County, Kanungu District. The RDCs, Hajj Shafik Sekandi and Amanyire Ambrose Mwesigye are accused of orchestrating and colluding with a section of family members and dealers …

By Hannah Marion Namukasa Two Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) are on spot for allegedly depriving family members of their right to a 70.2 acre land in Kihanda Sub County, Kanungu District. The RDCs, Hajj Shafik Sekandi and Amanyire Ambrose Mwesigye are accused of orchestrating and colluding with a section of family members and dealers to forcefully take over a mineral …

MUKONO – The Ministry of Local Government has extended support to technical officers in Mukono District in the development of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), urging them to prioritize efficiency and collaboration in preparation for the next performance assessment. Officers were also cautioned that persistent poor performance will attract disciplinary action. The initiative is part of the ministry’s broader effort to strengthen …

By Kabuye Ronald Local leaders in Kampala have been urged to integrate Citizen-Generated Data (CGD) into planning, decision-making, and implementation of programs that benefit their communities and align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking at a workshop organized by the United Nations Association of Uganda (UNAU) under the theme “From Voices to Action: Citizen-Generated Data and the SDGs – …

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