#Ministry of Local Government

The government has detailed over Shs486 billion in targeted financial allocations to local governments to upgrade urban road networks, purchase ambulances, acquire official transport for accounting officers, and accelerate grassroots service delivery.

The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi has warned that public servants are not eligible to contest in Local Council elections unless they resign from public service at least 30 days before nomination, saying the law requires public officers to remain politically neutral.

A middle of the night sting operation at Busiu Health Centre IV has exposed a massive payroll fraud ring, uncovering multiple "ghost" workers siphoning public funds in Mbale District.

The motion for consideration of new counties has been deferred amidst rising tension among interested parties.  Last week, cabinet approved the creation...