By Johnson Kanyesige
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has sacked the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive director Dorothy Kisaka, her deputy Engineer David Luyimbazi and director of Public Health Dr. Daniel Okello over criminal negligence that led to the death of at least 23 people following a landslide at a massive rubbish dump in Kiteezi, a Kampala suburb.
In a statement issued Tuesday evening, the president took a decision to sack the trio following a report by the Inspector General of Government (IGG)
“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,” reads part of the statement.
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.
