The Inspectorate of Government has welcomed the anti-corruption drive led by Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara but warned him to ensure that his actions against public officers follow the law and established procedures. The warning was issued by the Deputy Inspector General of Government Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, who said the fight against corruption requires…
A group of young people involved in brickmaking and clay digging in Kajjansi and Katabi Town Council has appealed to the Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, to intervene over what they describe as harassment and assault by people they identify as environmental officials. The youths, led by Joseph Kazibwe, allege that some officials have…
President Museveni has ordered a fresh crackdown on corruption, absenteeism and medicine shortages in public health facilities, warning that government workers who fail to serve citizens could be replaced by younger professionals. Speaking to members of the NRM Caucus at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Museveni said his recent countrywide campaigns had given him a clearer picture…
Ministers Balaam Barugahara and Justine Nameere have spent the past few days touring Mbale and Bulambuli, catching civil servants off guard and ordering arrests on the spot. Ghost workers and pupils have been uncovered. A headteacher was arrested for allegedly inflating pupil numbers while a district engineer was remanded over a bridge built with black…
The minister of state for Youth, Balaam Barugahara has urged the Kampala lord mayor-elect, Ronald Balimwezo, to work closely with President Museveni to accelerate the development of the city. Barugahara said Kampala does not need a mayor who opposes every initiative from the central government purely on the basis of political affiliation, but one who…
Sex workers in Mbale say their livelihoods have been shattered after President Museveni failed to deliver on a public promise to fund their Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) with Shs 100 million. Nearly a year after the pledge was made, the group says the delay has left them poorer, stigmatised, and under increased police…
