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Museveni dismisses KCCA boss Kisaka over Kiteezi disaster
Museveni dismisses KCCA boss Kisaka over Kiteezi disaster
President Yoweri Museveni has dismissed Dorothy Kisaka, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), executive director, and two other directors over the Kiteezi landfill incident that claimed 35 lives.
The deadly incident that happened last month (August 10) also injured 18 people.
In its latest report, the Uganda Police Force reported that 11 people are still missing.
President Yoweri Museveni’s decision announced on Tuesday afternoon (September 24) was communicated in a statement (below) issued by the Presidential Press Unit.
David Luyimbazi, the Deputy Executive director KCCA has been dismissed by President Yoweri Museveni. (File photo)
The statement in full
In a decisive response to the findings of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) report concerning the Kiteezi Landfill disaster, H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda has exercised his constitutional authority under Article 172 (1) (a) of the 1995 Constitution to dismiss 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:
- Dorothy Kisaka -Executive Director
- Engineer David Luyimbazi -Deputy Executive Director
- Daniel Okello -Director of Public Health
The IGG’s report clearly outlined the severe oversight and negligence exhibited by these officials.
In light of these findings, the President has 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 has 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 is 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.
The President remains committed to upholding accountability and maintaining the highest standards of governance for the benefit of all citizens.
