By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa, Umoja Standard.
Uganda Media Centre: Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki, has revealed the authority’s achievements and plans for transforming Kampala into a livable, modern, and inclusive city. Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre on August 4, 2025, Hajjat Buzeki highlighted the progress made in various areas, including waste management, road construction, flood response, public health, and economic inclusion.
One of the significant achievements mentioned was the acquisition of a 230-hectare site in Buyala, Mpigi, for a modern Integrated Waste Management and Resource Recovery Facility. This facility is expected to revolutionize waste management in the city, reducing the reliance on the Kiteezi landfill, which has outlived its usefulness. The authority has also started decommissioning Kiteezi, with a grant of $1 million from the government of Japan through UN Habitat to mitigate immediate high risks at the landfill. The establishment of the Buyala facility will be a game-changer for the city, providing a sustainable solution to waste management.
The authority’s efforts in road construction have also been impressive, with over 70 kilometers of city roads rehabilitated under the Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project (KCRRP). Some of the roads completed include Old Mubende Road, Wamala Road, Sunna I Road, Kabega Road, Kigala Road, and Luwafu Road, which are awaiting the installation of streetlights and road marks. Major bridges like Kayemba Bridge (Queens Way) and Nakawa Railway Crossing are also nearing completion, with 95% and 90% progress, respectively. These bridges will ease mobility, improve connectivity, and boost business in the city.
In addition, the authority has launched the construction of 15 roads under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP), which will transform how people move around the city. The roads cut across all five city divisions and will improve the overall infrastructure of the city. The authority has also worked on key roads like Kakonge, Naguru Road, Naguru Drive, Kanyike Road, and Ismail Lane, among others, using Government of Uganda (GoU) funding.
Hajjat Buzeki also highlighted the authority’s efforts in responding to floods, which have devastated parts of the city for years. The authority has maintained drainage channels in Bwaise, Kansanga, Ggaba, Kalerwe, Lubigi, and Nakamiro, and de-silting Lubigi is ongoing. The authority plans to complete 47.7 kilometers of new drainage improvements in the divisions, across the 98 parishes, reconstruct and install 500 manhole covers, and complete culvert and box drain upgrades to ensure that the city’s drains can withstand the increasing rainfall.
In the area of public health, KCCA has built 59 new toilets in public schools and areas and renovated 14 more. Markets, police stations, and schools now have dignified sanitation facilities that serve thousands daily. The authority has also completed phase II construction of a 9-classroom block at Nakivubo Primary School and renovation works at Munyonyo Primary School. Additionally, the authority has embarked on renovating Philip Omondi Stadium to provide safe spaces for youth to grow their talents.
The authority has also made significant strides in protecting Kampala’s children, with 208 street-connected children rescued and 684 children reintegrated into government schools in Napak District. The authority has strengthened enforcement and continues to crack down on illegal vendors and child exploitation rings.
In the area of economic inclusion, the Parish Development Model (PDM) has been a success, with Kampala’s 98 parishes receiving UGX 9.8 billion in the third financial year 2024/25, supporting over 9,065 beneficiaries engaged in agricultural value addition production lines. The authority has also trained over 600 young people in skills like photography, graphic design, bakery, and hairdressing, with 125 completing and holding certificates in vocational education.
Despite these achievements, Hajjat Buzeki acknowledged that KCCA still faces challenges, including funding constraints, encroachment on wetlands, and inadequate ambulance services. However, the authority remains committed to overcoming these hurdles through public-private partnerships, smarter planning, resident engagement, and a collective commitment to building the Kampala that all deserve – a livable city.
As the city prepares for the National and Local Government election period, Hajjat Buzeki called on the public to keep calm and participate responsibly, protecting city infrastructure and avoiding politicking in public work and service delivery spaces. The authority has issued guidance on the placement of election campaign tools, and the public is advised to follow these guidelines.
In a bid to bring the city together, KCCA is set to launch the Kampala City Festival 2025, which will be a celebration of the city’s culture, innovation, creativity, and community spirit. The festival will be bigger, better, and bolder, providing an opportunity for residents to come together and renew their collective commitment to transforming the City.
