The Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, is set to hold meetings with district leaders, technical staff and other key stakeholders in Kisoro, Rubanda, Kabale and Rukiga districts to discuss the implementation of President Yoweri Museveni’s directive to expose and fight corruption.
According to a letter issued by the Ministry of Local Government on October 7, 2026, the meetings will focus on strengthening accountability and transparency in local governments, improving service delivery and intensifying the fight against corruption.
The letter, signed by Minister Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, schedules the first meeting for Kisoro District on Tuesday, October 20.The minister will then proceed to Rubanda on Wednesday, October 21, Kabale on Thursday, October 22, and Rukiga on Friday, October 23.
The ministry has directed district chairpersons, speakers, mayors, chairpersons of District Service Commissions, deputy chief administrative officers, town clerks, DISO and ISO officers, and heads of departments to attend the meetings in person.
The meetings are intended to discuss how the President’s directive on exposing and eliminating corruption can be implemented at the local government level.
The minister’s planned visit comes at a time when anti-corruption efforts and calls for greater accountability are receiving increased attention in the Kigezi sub-region.
The meetings are expected to give local government leaders an opportunity to discuss corruption risks, accountability mechanisms and measures to ensure public resources are translated into better service delivery.
Let’s God’s will be done in Kisoro at large
We want Balaam in Kabale where money is stolen in kilograms
I’m happy that the start is with in kisoro where he will be energetic, let him deal with service commission of kisoro that wants money in turns