Hon. Balaam Barugahara has defended the directive pushing day drinking in Mubende from midday to at least 3pm, saying it is intended to boost productivity and household income.

The Ministry of Local Government has issued new directives requiring media access to council sittings, public display of approved budgets and tighter regulation of alcohol and betting operations.

President Yoweri Museveni has backed the ongoing corruption exposure drive by Balaam Barugahara and Nameere, warning that corruption at the local government level can undermine public programmes and manipulate communities.

Mathias Walukagga has thrown his support behind Balaam Barugahara’s anti-corruption inspections, praising the crackdown on misuse of public funds while advising the minister to involve experienced engineers in the inspection process.

Minister Balaam Barugahara has dismissed fears of witchcraft amid his ongoing inspections into local government service delivery, insisting that his mission to fight corruption and ensure accountability will not be stopped.

The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has instructed local governments across Uganda to officially name all streets and roads by August 30, 2026, saying the move will improve security, emergency response, investment, and service delivery.

Singer Grace Nakimera has spoken out against DNA testing in relationships, saying it destroys homes and exposes mistrust. The Anfukula singer warned that she would leave with her children if her man ever demanded a DNA test.

Balaam Barugahara says fresh DNA tests on the late Paul Job Kafeero's children were conducted by two independent government laboratories, both of which reached the same conclusion.

Minister Balaam Barugahara has called on Kadongo Kamu musician Mathias Walukagga to verify and document his children through DNA testing, saying it would help prevent future family disputes similar to those witnessed after the death of Paul Kafeero.

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has announced the disbursement of Shs7 billion to music promoters under a government-backed initiative championed by President Museveni. The fund is expected to support promoters facing financial challenges while strengthening Uganda's growing events industry.

Hon. Balaam Barugahara has stirred public debate after praising Hoima City Stadium as Uganda's finest sports facility. The minister said the newly constructed AFCON 2027 venue is a state-of-the-art stadium capable of attracting international teams and transforming sports development in the Bunyoro sub-region.

President Museveni surprised delegates at Kololo during the national budget reading after openly admitting that the fiery personalities of Balaam Barugahara and Juliet Nameere played a role in their appointments to the Ministry of Local Government.