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Breaking News!Ugandan Government extends Terms for LC1 and LC2

Ssemaganda Moses Hope

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Government has extended the terms of office for Local Councils One and Two.

This was revealed by Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister for ICT and National Guidance today, 25th July,2023 in a press conference at Uganda Media Center Kampala

Dr Baryomunsi says the decision to extend the terms of office for Local Councils One and Two was taken in yesterday’s Cabinet meeting chaired by President Museveni.

He says government invoked a clause in the Local Government Act that empowers the Minister to exterm the terms for a period not exceeding 180 days.

The extension takes effect from 10th July, 2023 when the previous term expired.

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Following the Cabinet decision, the Minister of Local Government is expected to present to Parliament a submission requesting for Parliamentary approval before issuing a notice to the public confirming the extension.

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The Minister says within the 180 days, government will be looking for funds to carry out elections of the two categories.

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Ssemaganda Moses Hope I'm Writter, Anchor, presenter, Influencer in both Mainstream and Social Media Sector, working with Success Tv,Fm, kampalamediatv and Dema Gospel Promotion. To reach me contact 0705847474 Email mozeshope@gmail.com

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