President Museveni has today dismissed the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) top leadership starting with the Executive director, Dorothy Kisaka, her deputy, Eng. David Luyimbazi and the Director of Public Health, Dr. Daniel Okello.
President Museveni made the above decision following the findings of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) report concerning the Kiteezi Landfill disaster.
The President has therefore exercised his constitutional authority under Article 172 (1) (a) of the 1995 Constitution to dismiss the KCCA top leadership in the public interest due to significant evidence of criminal negligence.
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.