Africa-Press – Uganda. The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, Sharifah Buzeki, has outlined key achievements and ongoing development plans for the city, saying the authority has registered notable progress despite enduring challenges in waste management, infrastructure and service delivery.
Speaking during her end-of-year address at the Lord Mayor’s Parlour in Kampala, Buzeki said that when she assumed office alongside Deputy Executive Director Benon Kigenyi, the authority inherited a city grappling with a worsening garbage crisis and a deteriorating landfill at Kitezi.
She announced that KCCA has secured 10 acres of land in Buyala, Mpigi District, as part of efforts to address Kampala’s long-standing waste management challenges.
Buzeki also said the authority has completed valuation of property owners affected by the Kitezi dumpsite expansion and will pay Shs 4.3 billion in compensation.
“When we assumed office, one of the biggest crises was the situation at Kitezi. Securing new land in Buyala is a major step in ensuring that Kampala has a sustainable waste management system,” Buzeki said.
Despite the progress, she acknowledged that KCCA continues to face gaps, including an inadequate fleet of garbage trucks to meet the city’s growing waste demands.
On education, Buzeki said the authority has constructed new classroom blocks at Nakivubo Blue Primary School and carried out renovations in several schools across the city to improve learning conditions.
She revealed that within six months, KCCA has collected Shs 69 billion in local revenue, more than half of its annual target of Shs 132 billion.
“We are on a good revenue trajectory, but we must continue strengthening compliance and innovation in revenue collection,” Buzeki said.
On infrastructure, the KCCA Executive Director said the authority is engaging the central government to increase budgetary support for road rehabilitation, citing the growing pressure on Kampala’s road network.
She also addressed concerns from traders who suffered losses during recent floods in the city centre, saying KCCA has compiled a report and incorporated proposals from affected traders.
“We have compiled a report, and after incorporating traders’ proposals, I will be meeting them again. The President has confirmed support for all affected traders. I ask them to be patient. Compensation is expected to begin as early as tomorrow through their bank accounts,” she said.
Buzeki further revealed that Busega Market currently has 200 operational stalls, while construction at Kitintale Market is ongoing and expected to be completed by 2026.
She added that KCCA is working on approximately 80 kilometres of road projects, some already completed and others still under construction.
These include Kabaka’s Lake Road, Kisenyi Road and Sebaana Road.
Buzeki said that although challenges remain, particularly in urban sanitation and transport infrastructure, the authority remains committed to building a cleaner, more organised and more resilient Kampala.
She also urged journalists to uphold accuracy and professionalism in their reporting on city affairs.
Source: Nilepost News
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