News: Religious leaders challenged to champion fight against poverty
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Tue, 4 August 2026
1 report- newvision.co.ug16:26
“I am here to urge faith leaders to balance prayer with practical action, championing economic initiatives, and preserving freedom of worship. Utilise the idle land at your churches and mosques to improve your livelihoods," Seku said before rallying the religious leaders to preach messages that empower people to fight poverty.
Thu, 6 August 2026
2 reports- allafrica.com14:46first to report
Vice President Jessica Alupo has reaffirmed the government's commitment to combating corruption, particularly within local governments, saying the vice continues to undermine service delivery and slow Uganda's socio-economic transformation.
- allafrica.com19:21
Vice President Jessica Alupo has warned ministers spearheading the government's anti-corruption campaign against publicly humiliating local government officials during inspection exercises, saying accountability must not come at the expense of constitutional protections and fair legal processes.
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- observer.ug11:11
Across Uganda’s district headquarters, health centres, schools and roads, a new form of high-visibility government oversight has taken centre stage. Surprise field inspections led by the minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, alongside the minister of State, Justine Nameere, have generated intense national debate. Their visits have exposed alleged ghost workers, payroll irregularities, questionable projects, […]
Mon, 24 August 2026
2 reports- ntv.co.ug12:35
A major push is underway to re-strategize local government funding and curb corruption ahead of the new budget cycle. National planners, local leaders, civil society organisations and Cabinet ministers spent much of last week in mandatory discussions aimed at ensuring that funds allocated for local services are actually used for their intended purpose.
- ntv.co.ug21:08
Lands, Housing and Urban Development Minister Judith Nabakooba has linked access to affordable housing with a 60% boost in tax compliance, noting that the sector contributes 11% of Uganda’s GDP, about UGX 12.135 trillion. Speaking at the ceremony to mark 10 years of the Real Estate Institute of East Africa in Kampala, Nabakooba said the
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- newvision.co.ug19:06
Nabbanja commended the private sector for complementing government efforts to keep Uganda clean, saying proper waste disposal remains a major challenge, especially in urban areas.
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- chimpreports.com13:54
KAMPALA — The government of Uganda through National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) says its Package 2B network expansion, rehabilitation and network re-zoning project will end the recurrent water shortages across the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area and keep pace with the region's rapidly rising demand, as the utility works to deliver the full output of …
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- independent.co.ug11:00
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government has defended the ongoing monitoring of service delivery in government schools by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara, saying the exercise is part of efforts to fight corruption and improve public service delivery. However, secondary school head teachers have criticized the approach, accusing authorities of intimidation and harassment and …