Members of Parliament have called for improved access to banking institutions to enable beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme, receive funds.The MPs, who were debating the Report of the Committee on Public Service and Local Government on the status of the implementation o
The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi has urged the Committee on Local Government and Public Service to push for availability of funds to procure vehicles for mayors and district chairpersons.
The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi has said that his Ministry is no longer in charge of the contested Naguru-Nakawa Housing project.
Parliament has on Thursday approved the creation of 46 new counties.
Minister of Local Government Raphael Magyezi tabled the motion for resolution of Parliament for creation of new counties under article 179 of the Constitution.
The motion for consideration of new counties has been deferred amidst rising tension among interested parties.
Parliament has approved the creation of 15 new cities in Uganda, in line with Article 179(1) (A) of the Constitution on alteration of boundaries and Section 7 (2a) of the Local Governments Act CAP.243 on declaration of cities.
By Max Patrick Ocaido
Newly appointed Minister of Local Government Raphael Magyezi says he is the ‘right person’ for the job.
