Good evening, comrades.
Having personally experienced the presence and accountability approach of Hon. @BalaamBarugahar in my district, I can confidently say that communities can sometimes be very difficult to rely on when emotions, misinformation and personal interests come into play.
Someone can pick up a microphone and make accusations against a public officer based on matters they may not fully understand or have sufficient knowledge about. My assurance to you, fellow commissioners, is that when Hon. Balaam is in your territory, no one should assume that they are automatically safe from scrutiny—particularly where the conduct of public officers or the concerns raised by communities require accountability.
At the same time, we must appreciate that public officers can sometimes become targets of personal dislike. Someone may naturally hate you even when you are diligently performing your duties, and they may use a public rally to smear your reputation, leaving you with little opportunity to defend yourself in that moment.
Therefore, let us continue executing our mandates diligently, professionally and within the law. Where we remain guided by the law, principles of public service and integrity, I am confident that Hon. Balaam will always stand for fairness and accountability.
I vividly remember the incident when some members of the community confronted Hon. Balaam, accusing the RDC of chasing people away from land that had reportedly been procured through the Office of the Prime Minister. During the telephone conversation, Mama asked a simple but powerful question that immediately changed the atmosphere:
“Why are you accusing my RDC over land bought by the Office of the Prime Minister?”
That moment demonstrated the importance of separating genuine public concerns from accusations based on misinformation.
As commissioners and public servants, our greatest protection should be professionalism, adherence to the law, transparency and faithful execution of our mandate. Let us do our work diligently and allow facts, evidence and the law to speak for us.
#ExposeTheCorrupt
Greetings from Maracha
Dramani Collins
ARDC Maracha.
The Permanent Secretary, @Mglsd_UG, @AggreyKibenge, today joined his counterparts, Dr. @DianaAtwine of @MinofHealthUG and Dr. Kedrace Turyagenda of @Educ_SportsUg, to officiate the functionalization of the Social Service Committees (SSCs) in Kyotera District.
The SSCs will strengthen community ownership of government services, enhance the delivery of integrated social services, reinforce grassroots accountability through parish structures, and promote coordinated service delivery across the health, education, local government and community development sectors.
Kyotera is the third district to operationalize the SSCs under the Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) Programme, following Namutumba and Mayuge.
@MuyaakaAlfred Hon Min Balaam is wake up call to ugandans that we as citizens have have sleeping to demand for accountability to people holding public offices
Dramani Collins Assistant Resident District commissioner Maracha
The corruption expose in Maracha is opening Pandora’s box. Thank you, Hon. Min @BalaamBarugahar for demanding accountability and uncovering serious irregularities, with several departmental heads arrested. The fight against corruption must continue. #Maracha#NoToCorruption
PRESS STATEMENT – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Public servants are not eligible to contest in Local Council elections unless they have lawfully vacated public office.
The Ministry of Local Government reminds all public servants—including teachers, health workers, administrative staff, extension workers and other government employees—that they must resign from public service at least 30 days before nomination if they wish to contest for any Local Council position, as required under Section 129(5) of the Local Governments Act.
Public officers are required to remain politically neutral while in office. Any participation in partisan political activities, including contesting for elective political office without first resigning, is contrary to the law.
The Ministry will work closely with the Electoral Commission and other relevant authorities to ensure full compliance and calls upon all Ugandans to participate peacefully in the ongoing Local Council elections.
Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi
Minister of Local Government
22nd July 2026
Those dragging Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda's @millybabalanda name into corruption scandals intend to tarnish her reputation, but the public can attest to this.
Education is the bridge between dreams and reality. Stay focused,embrace discipline,and never underestimate the power of knowledge.Every lesson you learn today is a step toward the future you desire. Believe in yourself, work hard, and keep moving forward. thx
Otravu secondary SS
Important information!
To all our esteemed Local Government leaders -Chairpersons LC V, City Mayors, Division Mayors, Town Council Mayors, and Sub-County Chiefs:
I wish to share the guidance I received from the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser on Special Operations, General @mkainerugaba , on the importance of naming all our streets and roads in our Cities, Divisions, Municipalities, Town Councils, and other urban areas.
Proper naming of streets and roads will greatly assist in easy location, emergency response, security operations, service delivery, urban planning, investment, and other important national operations.
You are therefore directed to ensure that all streets and roads within your areas of jurisdiction are officially named by 30th August 2026.
In this important exercise, Local Governments should consider honouring distinguished personalities who have made significant contributions to Uganda, Africa, and humanity, including:
• Traditional rulers and cultural leaders
• Kings and eminent historical figures
• NRA liberation and resistance heroes
• UPDF heroes and distinguished national servants
• Former Presidents and national leaders
• Outstanding Ugandans in public service, education, science, business, sports, arts, culture, and community development.
All Local Governments should submit the approved list of names and Council resolutions to the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, and ensure that the respective street name signs are installed before 5th September 2026.
Finally, let us continue keeping our Cities, Municipalities, Town Councils, and communities clean. A clean environment reflects good leadership, effective service delivery, and respect for our citizens.
Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi
Hon. Minister of Local Government
Senistization on court issues during the orientation of new district leadership of Maracha district.People mix culture and customs with legal court matters making judicial proceeding very difficult to our legal teams especially not surfacing as witnesses during courts programs
“A new month is not just a change of calendar—it is a fresh contract with life. Let go of what you cannot control, refine what you can improve, and move forward with discipline, courage, and clarity.”
We Resident City Commissioners and Resident District Commissioners wish you a happy swearing in ceremony & successful new term as Minister for Presidency our dear Hon Minister @millybabalanda
All RDCs/RCCs are proud of you.
strongly support the sovereignty bill in Uganda as a necessary step toward safeguarding our national independence, protecting our cultural values, and strengthening self-determination. The bill reinforces the principle that Uganda must chart its own course in governance & dev't
Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu. Habaari. Greetings to all of you.
Of recent, I have noticed a lot of orwaari (noise, kelele), regarding the Sovereignty Bill. Which Sovereignty Bill is the rwaari about? The one I initiated in the Cabinet or another one? The Bill will stop FDIs (Foreign Direct Investments), support for religious bodies from abroad, Remittances from Ugandans working abroad, etc., etc. Really!! That is not the Bill I initiated.
Below is clarification on what I initiated.
Today is the day!
Buikwe District hosts the Employers Conference 2026, bringing together employers, government and partners to advance decent work and strengthen Uganda’s workforce.
#DecentWorkUG
PICTORIAL:
H.E. Rtd. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also Chairperson of the NRM Party, arrived at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi this afternoon to officially kick off the Party leaders' week-long retreat.
#NRMRetreat2026
Grateful to God for this milestone 🙏🏾
Master of Science in Global Logistics Operations & Supply Chain Management 🎓 from @NorthumbriaUni
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3.