The Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, has issued a notice announcing his visit to Kigezi as he continues with the nationwide implementation of President Museveni's directive to expose and eliminate corruption in the country.
In a notification letter dated 7th October 2026 (today) and addressed to the Chief Administrative Officers of the four Kigezi districts, Minister Barugahara announced that he will personally engage with leaders, technical staff, and other key stakeholders in Kabale, Rukiga, Rubanda, and Kisoro District.
According to the schedule attached to the letter, the meetings will start in Kisoro DLG on Tuesday, 20th October 2026, followed by Rubanda DLG on Wednesday, 21st October, Kabale DLG on Thursday, 22nd October, and will conclude in Rukiga DLG on Friday, 23rd October 2026.
The communication, signed by Minister Barugahara, has also been copied to area Members of Parliament , Ministers from those districts, the Minister of State for Local Government, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government.
Minister Barugahara says the purpose of the meeting is to discuss and operationalize H.E. the President's directive to expose and fight corruption in Uganda, with particular emphasis on strengthening accountability, enhancing transparency in Local Governments, improving service delivery, and intensifying the fight against corruption.
Minister Barugahara has instructed that attendance is mandatory and in person for all top district leaders. Those expected include the District Chairpersons, District Speakers, Mayors, Chairpersons of District Service Commissions, Deputy Chief Administrative Officers, Town Clerks, DISO/ISO, and all Heads of Departments (HoDs).