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14 September 2026, 9:02 pm
Apac speaker calls for higher pay for local leaders
By Dickens Aruca LIRA CITY–The Apac District Council Speaker, Oscar Ogwang, has renewed calls for the government to increase the salaries of local government political leaders, arguing that better remuneration could strengthen accountability and help curb corruption. Ogwang made the…
14 September 2026, 8:41 pm
Minister Lugolobi calls for action on staff absenteeism in local government
By Dickens Aruca The state minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Amos Lugolobi, has tasked political leaders and district stakeholders with strengthening supervision and addressing persistent staff absenteeism in local governments to improve service delivery. Minister Lugolobi made the…
10 September 2026, 5:32 pm
Kwania district grapples with critical staffing shortage
By Baker Okello Kwania District Local Government is facing a critical shortage of staff, largely attributed to restrictions on the public service wage bill imposed by the central government. Speaking to our reporter, Kwania District LC5 Chairperson George K.K. Akacha…
7 September 2026, 7:28 pm
Amolatar LC3 chairpersons issue two-day ultimatum over delayed allowances
By Baker Okello The Association of LC3 Chairpersons in Amolatar District has issued a two-day ultimatum to district leaders to address delays in the payment of their allowances, highlighting growing tensions over financing at the local government level. Speaking to…