Apac, Uganda— The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labor, and Social Development, in partnership with the Apac District Local Government, has today commissioned a new cohort of beneficiary groups under the Special Enterprise Grant for Older Persons (SEGOP) and the National Special Grant for Persons with Disabilities (NSG-PWDs).
Apac, 23 May, 2025 – The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) and Apac District Local Government, successfully distributed micro-scale irrigation equipment worth 366,797,000 million shillings to farmers in the district. This significant initiative aims to empower local farmers, improve agricultural productivity, and strengthen food security within the district.
Apac District – [22/5/2025] – A high-level delegation from the State House convened an engagement meeting with local leaders and stakeholders in Apac District to strengthen service delivery and address key community concerns. The meeting, held at Apac District Council Hall, underscored the government’s commitment to improving governance, accountability, and public service efficiency in the region.
Apac, Uganda – [21.05.2025] – The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (MoFPED) has today conducted a joint dissemination workshop for the Local Government Grant and Budget Guidelines for the Financial Year 2025/2026. The event took place at the Apac District Council Hall and brought together key stakeholders from Apac District and Municipal Council.
Apac, Uganda—[14/5/2025]— In a bid to promote environmental sustainability and combat climate change, the Apac District Forestry Sector has launched a tree seedling distribution initiative targeting local leaders and communities. The exercise aims to enhance forest cover, restore degraded landscapes, and encourage community participation in conservation efforts.
Key Highlights of the Initiative:
Apac District, Uganda — [29/4/2025]
In a significant step toward improving agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods, Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) in collaboration with the Apac District Local Government has successfully distributed 105 ox ploughs and 3 grinding mills to selected beneficiaries across the district.
Residents of Atopi, Anyapo and Ayeng are pleased and excited as the construction of Atopi-Anyapo-Ayeng continues, promising to transform connectivity and ease access to essential services in the area.
The project, implemented under the National Oil Seed Project, is valued at Shs 1.2 billion. Construction works kicked off on 26th March 2025, and according to the Project Manager Mr. Asiimwe Wilbert, progress now stands at 12% and planned progress for next month is 25%.
In a bid to improve safe water coverage within the District, Apac planned for ten boreholes and a piped water system at a tune of 460, 029, 962 million for the running FY 2024/2025, sites were handed over on 5/5/2025.
The site handover was officiated by the Deputy Resident District Commissioner Ms. Joan Apio and Secretary Health and Education Mr. Opira Sam for District Chairperson in the company of the Principal Assistant Secretary Ms. Janet Odongo.
Apac District Leadership led by the District Chairperson and Speaker had a benchmark visit to Kayunga District Local Government.
The visit focused on sharing experience and performance in the two Districts in similar activities. Apac leaders identified Kayunga base on her performance within a short period of existence compared to Apac that have been in existence from 1974.
The delegates focused on the following areas to benchmark on;
1. Revenue performance with reflection on Departmental contribution.
The Deputy RDC Ms. Joan Apio has handed over the theatre constructed for Akokoro HC IV by UPDF engineering brigade funded by Government of Uganda through Ministry of Health.
During the handover, the Deputy RDC encouraged the Akokoro HC IV In-charge to put the Theatre in to good use. Women should be supported to during delivery, and should be well maintained, she said.
She added that the construction is being given to UPDF brigade to avoid corruption in the procurement processes in the Local Governments.
