Ssembabule Town Clerk, Finance Officer Among Five Arrested in Minister Balam’s Anti-Corruption Crackdown

  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 […]

Public Servants Must Resign Before Contesting LC Elections, Says Minister Balaam

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 […]

District Water Engineer Arrested Over Alleged Mismanagement of Sh2.2b Water Project

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 […]

Jobs-for-Sale Probe: Minister Reveals Whistleblowers Led to Arrest of District Officials

“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 […]

Balaam Vows to Intensify Anti-Corruption Campaign, Warns Officials Misusing Public Funds

“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 […]

Minister Balaam Warns Bloggers Over Exposure of Minor in Matuga Valentine’s Day Tragedy

He emphasized that while the suspect awaits court proceedings, the exposure of the girl’s face and voice on YouTube and other platforms is both unethical and dangerous. The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has cautioned bloggers and content creators against violating the rights of minors while reporting on a tragic […]

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