By: Kyeyune Ali
On Wednesday at the Kampala Capital City Authority headquarters, the new executive director, Hajjat Sharifa Buzeki officially took over the office after the swearing in.
Hajjat Sharifa Buzeki warned Kampala Capital City Authority staff that she will not tolerate laziness for better city.
Buzeki is the third executive director to lead the technical wing of the KCCA since the KCCA Act was passed in 2010; Jennifer Musisi and Dorothy Kisakka are the previous leaders of the technical wing.
She announced plans to fast-track the acquisition of land for a state-of-the-art waste processing facility.
“Kampala has tremendous potential. I aim to fast-track the acquisition of land for waste disposal, encourage innovative waste management strategies, and ensure timely payments for city cleaners,” she said.
She also emphasized the need to digitalize public services, strengthen urban planning, improve security, and foster inclusivity.
Acknowledging the pressing issue of corruption, Buzeki vowed to strengthen anti-corruption measures and automate services to ensure transparency.
“We must make corruption a high-risk venture for our employees and everyone else,” she declared. She further committed to maintaining Kampala as a clean and green city while revitalizing its economy and exploring ways to widen the revenue base.
In her closing remarks, Buzeki called on all stakeholders, including KCCA staff, to work diligently alongside her to unlock the city’s potential. “Together, we can transform Kampala into an enjoyable, inclusive, and prosperous city,” she affirmed.
There are so many power centres, which bring confusion and overlap. Corporate governance has hindered the city. I welcome you to a dysfunctional institution of the KCCA.”
The Lord Mayor,Erias Lukwago advised Hajjat Buzeki Sharifa to take time to understand how things are being done in the Authority.
The new executive director madam Buzeki Sharifa had earlier pledged to transform Kampala and emphasizing collaboration and efficiency. She pledged to focus on unlocking the city’s potential and addressing longstanding challenges such as waste management and corruption.
“Kampala has immense untapped potential, and my focus will be on ensuring that every effort contributes to improving the lives of its residents,”
