FULL LIST: Here Are Districts, Cities & Government Agencies Cleared To Recruit 6,853 New Staff

By Spy Uganda

The Ministry of Public Service has approved the recruitment of 6,853 new employees across 130 Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and Local Governments for the 2025/2026 financial year, in a move aimed at closing critical staffing gaps and improving service delivery in key sectors.

The large-scale exercise, estimated to cost Shs124.8 billion in wages, will prioritize positions in education, health, agriculture, and local governance, according to Public Service Minister Wilson Muruli Mukasa.

“This recruitment will enhance service delivery, especially in areas such as Primary Health Care, Education, Agriculture Extension, and Local Governance,” Muruli Mukasa said.

He explained that the recruitment drive is part of government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen both central and local government operations and to address long-standing capacity shortages in essential public services.

The recruitment exercise falls under the Public Service Act (2008) and Standing Orders (2021), which empower the Ministry of Public Service to regulate staffing structures, recruitment procedures, and employment terms for all government entities.

Priority has been given to filling Heads of Department positions in Local Governments to enhance supervision, accountability, and implementation of government programmes. Other targeted roles include Parish Chiefs, Town Agents, Health Workers, and Agriculture Extension Officers.

Earlier this financial year, on 16 July 2025, the Ministry approved an additional Shs5.48 billion recruitment package to staff newly upgraded Health Centre IIs to Health Centre IIIs under the UGIFT (Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers) programme, which aims to improve rural health services and ensure equitable access to healthcare.

Despite wage allocations, 29 entities—including Mulago National Referral Hospital, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, and districts such as Buyende, Mpigi, and Rukiga—have not yet submitted their recruitment requests for clearance.
These institutions have been given until 30 December 2025 to comply or risk delays in staffing approvals.

Muruli Mukasa cautioned appointing authorities against unnecessary delays and corruption in the recruitment process.

“Recruitment and employment in government is free of charge. Any cases of bribery, extortion, or lobbying should be reported to the Inspectorate of Government, the CID, or the State House Anti-Corruption Unit,” he warned.

Responsible Officers have been instructed to conduct wage performance analyses before issuing appointment letters and to ensure all newly recruited officers undergo mandatory induction training through the Civil Service College Uganda.

The Ministry also urged job seekers to apply only through official government channels and to remain vigilant against fraudulent job offers.

“Candidates should keep records of all communication regarding job applications to safeguard themselves from exploitation,” Muruli Mukasa added.

The approved recruitments cover a wide range of entities including districts, municipal councils, cities, hospitals, universities, and specialized institutes.

Among the top beneficiaries are Kisoro District (288 new staff), Kotido District (164), Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (163), Pallisa District (142), and Apac District (142).

The Ministry of Works and Transport received one of the largest allocations, with 292 positions and a wage bill of Shs9.1 billion.

The 2025/2026 recruitment clearance marks another milestone in government’s continued commitment to strengthening institutional capacity and ensuring effective implementation of national development programmes.

“We are building a motivated, ethical, and performance-oriented public service capable of delivering Uganda’s transformation agenda,” Muruli Mukasa emphasized.

Below Are Vacancies Cleared For Recruitment By Ministry, Department Agency and Local Government in FY 2025/2026