By The Minister for Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, has called on Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs), Town Clerks, and Municipal Clerks to ensure that government workers refrain from participating in strikes, saying ongoing concerns are already being addressed through negotiations with the Ministry of Public Service.
Speaking at the first quarterly meeting of CAOs and clerks, held at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, Magyezi applauded district leaders for their contributions to government programmes but challenged them to do more in curbing absenteeism and improving service delivery.
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He singled out the CAO of Kayunga District for what he described as exemplary performance in tackling absenteeism, urging others to emulate his efforts.
“I want to commend the CAO of Kayunga who has been pivotal in fighting absenteeism. Let this be a model for all districts as we strive for accountability and efficiency,” Magyezi said.
The minister further thanked local leaders for their cooperation in rolling out key government initiatives such as the Local Economic Growth Support Project (LEGS) and the National Oilseed Project (NOSP), which he said were already making an impact at the community level.
In his closing remarks, Magyezi extended congratulations to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni upon his nomination as the NRM presidential candidate for the 2026 elections, calling it a moment of renewed confidence in the country’s leadership.
The quarterly meeting, organised by the Ministry of Local Government, brought together top administrative officers from across the country to review progress, share challenges, and strengthen coordination in service delivery.
