LC1 and LC2

Govt to extend LC1, 2 chairpersons’ mandate

Mike Sebalu | November 13, 2024

The government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Local Government, is considering extending the mandate of LC1 and LC2 chairpersons for an additional 180 days. This decision follows the government’s inability to secure the funds necessary to conduct these elections within the previously extended timeframe. The current 180-day mandate is […]

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Parliament approves govt plan to extend LCs’ term of office

Arthur Wandero | July 27, 2023

Parliament steered by Speaker Anita Among has today approved the government statutory instrument detailing guidelines for LC I and II leaders whose tenure has been extended for the next 6 months. This was tabled by the Minister of Local Government Mr Raphael Magyezi. The move follows a decision taken by […]

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Govt given 30 days to organise LC elections

Prossy Kisakye | July 12, 2023

The shadow cabinet hasgiven a 30-day ultimatum to the government to organise Local Council (LCI and LCII) elections. This follows the expiry of the term of office for LCI and II chairpersons on 10th July. The Electoral Commission failed to organize the elections this month due to lack of funds. […]

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Mayor Uhuru vows not to recall LC1 stamps

Juliet Nalwooga | July 11, 2023

Kampala Central Division Mayor Salim Uhuru has vowed not to recall stamps from Local Council 1 chairpersons whose tenure expired on July 10, 2023. The mentioned leaders were elected on July 10, 2018. Speaking to KFM, Salim Uhuru said the LC1 chairpersons are doing a wonderful job in ensuring order […]

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Govt asked to table supplementary budget for LC, women council elections

Prossy Kisakye | July 11, 2023

Members of Parliament (MPs) have implored the government to table a supplementary budget request for funds to conduct elections for Local Councils I, II, and women councils. This follows the expiry of the term of office for LC I and II chairpersons who were elected on July 10, 2018. The […]