Nothing but the truth
Nothing but the truth
They are also accused of irregularly paying allowances for road works that were allegedly never carried out, contributing to a total government loss of sh45m. Three Mitooma District Local Government officials have been charged before the Anti-Corruption Court over the alleged diversion and misuse of public funds, resulting in a loss of more than sh45m […]
The officials face allegations ranging from extortion in health facilities and the sale of jobs to misuse of government funds, irregular promotions and failure to account for public resources. Buliisa District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Prof. Dr. Levi Musinguzi Bahemuka and 12 other government officials have been arrested and interdicted over allegations of corruption, abuse […]
Kasibante observed that arrest reports often dominate headlines, while subsequent decisions clearing suspects or acquitting them in court rarely receive comparable attention. Jinja District Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Hassan Kasibante has urged Minister of Local Government Balaam Barugahara to coordinate his anti-corruption mobilisation rallies with the Inspectorate of Government (IG) and the Criminal Investigations Directorate […]
“Public officers are being branded thieves and publicly humiliated in front of their own learners and communities long before any legal inquiry or conviction takes place,” Baguma said. The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has criticised Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara over the arrest and public grilling of headteachers and education officials during his […]
Uganda’s Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has called on his supporters and the public to vote for him after being nominated for the 2026 Unstoppable African Awards. Balaam is competing in the Unstoppable Cabinet Minister of the Year category, which recognises government ministers whose leadership, administrative reforms and development initiatives have delivered […]
Five senior officials in Ssembabule District have been implicated in an anti-corruption operation spearheaded by the Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, with four already arrested and another set to be prosecuted over alleged corruption and abuse of office. In a statement issued after an anti-corruption engagement in the district, the Minister said the […]
Balaam urged all public servants to comply with the law, emphasizing that they have a critical responsibility in delivering essential public services and must remain nonpartisan while in office. The Ministry of Local Government has warned that public servants, including teachers, health workers, administrative staff, extension workers and other government employees, are not eligible to […]
Barugahara warned contractors and public officials against shoddy workmanship and poor project management, emphasizing that government-funded projects must meet the required standards and provide value for money. The Water Engineer for Mbale District, Eng. Wandera Simon Peter, has been arrested and is currently detained at the Central Police Station (CPS) in Mbale over allegations of […]
“We must work together to clean up our local government offices at every level. Public jobs are a trust, not a commodity for sale. Corruption has no place in public service, and anyone found responsible should be held accountable in accordance with the law,” he added. Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has revealed […]
“Together, let us protect taxpayers’ money, improve public infrastructure, and deliver the quality services our people deserve,” he said. Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has vowed to intensify the fight against corruption in local governments, saying no amount of pressure will deter him from exposing public officials accused of misusing taxpayers’ money. In a […]
