Uganda Police has announced that three KCCA officials, the former Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, her deputy David Luyimbazi and Director public health Dr Okello have been detained and will be produced in Court on Thursday.
Police spokesman Kituuma Rusoke has confirmed that the trio was arrested while appearing before CID following the summons on Monday.
The three were dismissed from office by President Yoweri Museveni after a decisive response to the findings of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) report concerning the Kiteezi Landfill disaster.
The President exercised his constitutional authority under Article 172 (1) (a) of the 1995 Constitution to dismiss them.
several key officials of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in the public interest due to significant evidence of criminal negligence.
The President has dismissed the following KCCA officials.
The IGG’s report clearly outlined the severe oversight and negligence exhibited by these officials.
In light of these findings, the President called upon the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and other crime management agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter further, focusing on the angle of criminal negligence associated with this distressing event.
To ensure a swift transition in leadership, the President directed the Public Service Commission to advertise the positions of Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Director of Public Health, with a goal of appointing new officials within three months.
Additionally, the Minister for Kampala was tasked with advising the President on interim appointments for these crucial positions to ensure that operations within KCCA continue without disruption until permanent replacements are in place.
