Office

Minister of Local Government, Uganda

Current holder

Balaam Barugahara

In office since 8 Jun 2026.

Career

Member of Parliament of Uganda
Ex officio member of Parliament of Uganda

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Local Government of Uganda?

Balaam Barugahara is the Minister of Local Government of Uganda, in office since 8 Jun 2026.

When was Balaam Barugahara born?

Balaam Barugahara was born in 1979-07-28, in Masindi District, according to Wikidata.

Where did Balaam Barugahara study?

Balaam Barugahara studied at Makerere University, Cavendish University Uganda, according to Wikidata.

More on PollsAfrica

Sources: State House Uganda (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Uganda in numbers

Population (2025): 48 million; 9th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 1,384 US$; 29th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 3.6%; 24th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 2.8%; 44th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 53.2%; 28th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 68.5 years; 15th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2024): 77%; 18th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 50; 37th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Local Government, Uganda. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/uganda/minister-of-local-government