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Newly appointed Minister of State for Local Government, Justine Nameere, has vowed to confront corruption within local governments, warning that major shake-ups could follow if allegations of graft within the sector are confirmed.
Speaking during an interview with Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, Nameere defended herself and fellow political figure Hon. Balam against corruption claims while expressing frustration over what she described as persistent failure by some public officials to fulfill their duties.
“To the best of my knowledge, Hon. Balam and I are not corrupt. If the corruption allegations in local gov't are true, then there will be major shake-ups. We are tired of seeing the President repeatedly begging people to do their jobs. There is no theft you can commit in local government that I do not know or cannot predict. We are going to put up a strong fight for Ugandans,” Nameere said.
President Yoweri Museveni appointed the Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament as Minister of State for Local Government during a cabinet reshuffle announced on Tuesday evening, May 26, 2026.
A lawyer by profession, Nameere is also the daughter of former cabinet minister Vincent Ssempijja. Her appointment now awaits vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee before she can formally assume office.
Her remarks come at a time when concerns over corruption, misuse of public funds, and poor service delivery in local governments continue to dominate public discourse. Analysts say her strong statements signal an intention to take an aggressive approach toward accountability and oversight within local administration structures.
If approved by Parliament, Nameere will take office amid growing pressure on government institutions to address corruption and improve efficiency in local governance across the country.
Video courtesy of UBC
Speaking during an interview with Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, Nameere defended herself and fellow political figure Hon. Balam against corruption claims while expressing frustration over what she described as persistent failure by some public officials to fulfill their duties.
“To the best of my knowledge, Hon. Balam and I are not corrupt. If the corruption allegations in local gov't are true, then there will be major shake-ups. We are tired of seeing the President repeatedly begging people to do their jobs. There is no theft you can commit in local government that I do not know or cannot predict. We are going to put up a strong fight for Ugandans,” Nameere said.
President Yoweri Museveni appointed the Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament as Minister of State for Local Government during a cabinet reshuffle announced on Tuesday evening, May 26, 2026.
A lawyer by profession, Nameere is also the daughter of former cabinet minister Vincent Ssempijja. Her appointment now awaits vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee before she can formally assume office.
Her remarks come at a time when concerns over corruption, misuse of public funds, and poor service delivery in local governments continue to dominate public discourse. Analysts say her strong statements signal an intention to take an aggressive approach toward accountability and oversight within local administration structures.
If approved by Parliament, Nameere will take office amid growing pressure on government institutions to address corruption and improve efficiency in local governance across the country.
Video courtesy of UBC
