KCCA INDUCTION SETS NEW LEADERS ON PATH TO IMPROVE SERVICES

The Deputy Lord Mayor of Kampala Faridah Nakabugo has urged newly elected Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) leaders to deepen their understanding of the laws governing the Authority and work closely with the technical team to deliver better services to residents.

Nakabugo made the call on Thursday while closing a three-day induction programme for the new political leadership of KCCA held at Admas Hotel in Entebbe.

The induction brought together the Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor, Authority Speaker and deputy speaker, division mayors, members of the City Executive Committee (CEC), Division Executive Committees (DEC), division deputy mayors, speakers and deputy speakers.

The political leaders assumed office in May 2026 and will serve a five-year term ending in 2031.

Nakabugo said understanding the KCCA Act and Rules of Procedure would enable leaders to effectively execute their responsibilities, make informed decisions and maintain a productive working relationship with the technical team.

“The law provides the foundation for how we work together and deliver our mandate,” Nakabugo said.

She encouraged leaders to use the knowledge gained during the induction to address challenges facing the city and remain focused on improving the quality of services delivered to Kampala residents.

KCCA Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki said the induction had created a strong foundation for effective governance by building a shared understanding of the roles of the political and technical leadership.

“This programme was not organised merely to familiarise you with the provisions of the KCCA Act Cap. 195 or the Rules of Procedure. It was designed to build a common understanding of our respective mandates, strengthen collaboration and equip us to provide effective, accountable and people-centred leadership,” Buzeki said.

She said the success of Kampala’s transformation depends on cooperation between the political and technical arms of the Authority, noting that although their roles differ, they share a common responsibility of improving the lives of residents.

Buzeki said residents expect practical solutions to challenges affecting their daily lives, including road infrastructure, drainage, sanitation, public health, education, markets and urban management.

“The people of Kampala expect results. Whether it is better roads, improved drainage, cleaner communities, quality education, stronger public health services or orderly markets, our collective responsibility is to work together and deliver,” she said.

Buzeki also reminded the leaders that public office requires discipline, commitment and accountability.

She warned against absenteeism from council meetings, saying leaders who miss four consecutive council sittings without lawful justification risk being removed from the payroll.

She also advised leaders travelling outside the country during their tenure to obtain the required clearance from the responsible authorities, noting that elected leaders must remain accountable to the institutions and communities they serve.

During the induction, leaders were also taken through the devolution of services to Kampala’s five divisions under the KCCA Act.

The devolved functions include administration of licences, market management, poverty eradication programmes, public health education, immunisation, food and drug inspection, vector and vermin control, solid waste management, maintenance of secondary drainage channels and HIV/AIDS education, among others.

KCCA Deputy Executive Director Benon Kigenyi said devolving these services is aimed at bringing government services closer to communities, improving efficiency and enabling quicker responses to residents’ needs.

“The objective is to strengthen service delivery at the division level and ensure that residents can access services more efficiently,” Kigenyi said.

The induction also provided an opportunity for leaders to network, exchange ideas, clarify their roles and strengthen their understanding of KCCA’s governance framework.

By Geofrey Mutegeki Araali

Communication and Media Relations Officer