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Ministry of Local Government issues guidelines on swearing-in and handover of new local councils

Policy & Legislation Single source Uganda (national) 15 Apr 2026 Severity: 1/5

The Ministry of Local Government issued a circular directing Chief Administrative Officers and Town Clerks to oversee the swearing-in of newly elected local government leaders and the handover of office, according to ChimpReports. Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya noted that the current councils' term expires on 12 May 2026 and required formal handover reports covering government property and pending matters.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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