A section of political party leaders has criticized government’s decision to reallocate funds meant for conducting Local Council I and II elections to other priorities. The reallocation was confirmed on Wednesday this week, by the Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi. Addressing journalists earlier, […]
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mr Joel Ssennyonyi has warned government against disregarding matters to do with local leadership. This is after the Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi yesterday announced another extension of the term of office for Local Council 1 and 2 chairpersons for another three months, from […]
The Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has advised the government to consider amendments to the Local Government Act regulations to have the LC1 and 2 elections conducted during the general elections. According to Justice Byabakama, the roadmap for the general elections under Article 61 Close 2 of the Constitution […]
The Ministry of Local Government has again extended the term of office of administrative unit councils for Local Council 1 and 2 for a period of three months from 6th January 2024. In July last year, Parliament announced the first extension for 180 days following the expiry of their term […]
By Elizabeth Kamurungi Voters and interested contenders have to wait another six months for the Local Council One and Two chairpersons elections, after the government approved an extension of the tenure of current office holders. Cabinet on December 18 passed the resolution which will take effect on January 6, 2024, […]
