President Yoweri Museveni has criticized the leadership of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for failing to maintain proper sanitation in the city.
His remarks came during the official opening of the first phase of the Kampala Flyover Project along Mukwano Road, where he openly expressed his displeasure with the state of cleanliness in the capital.
As he addressed city leaders and government officials, Museveni pointed out the presence of flies in the vicinity, highlighting the poor sanitation standards.
Among those in attendance were new KCCA Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki, Minister for Kampala Minsa Kabanda, and her deputy Kyofatogabye Kabuye. Museveni, visibly unimpressed, turned to Buzeki and stated, “I see flies everywhere, even here,” casting doubt on her leadership in managing the city’s cleanliness.
Buzeki attempted to reassure the President that efforts were being made to improve sanitation, but Museveni dismissed her response with a wave of his hand.
He went on to emphasize that city residents and businesses must be educated on proper waste disposal to prevent littering.
His disappointment was further evident when he directly told Buzeki, “I had high hopes in you,” signaling a potential shake-up in expectations for KCCA’s performance moving forward.
In response to the growing concerns, Museveni instructed KCCA to formulate and implement a comprehensive strategy to rid Kampala of garbage. His directive puts immediate pressure on the authority to demonstrate effective measures to clean up the city.
The public will be keen to see if these remarks translate into tangible action, as sanitation in Kampala has been a long-standing challenge despite various interventions over the years.
Museveni’s rebuke of KCCA leadership raises questions about the effectiveness of current waste management strategies and the resources available for maintaining cleanliness in the city.
With the president’s directive now in place, the responsibility falls on Buzeki and her team to prove their ability to meet his expectations and restore confidence in their leadership.
