Kampala, Uganda – The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Council has decisively endorsed a public-private partnership to tackle Kampala’s persistent flooding problem.
In a significant shift in policy, the council voted on April 3, 2025, to collaborate with qualified local investors in the development, covering, and upgrade of the city’s drainage infrastructure.
This decision comes after the council rejected accusations leveled by Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago against businessman Dr. Hajji Hamis Kiggundu and former Acting Executive Director Frank Nyakana Rusa, deeming them politically motivated and lacking legal merit. The council instead chose to formally commend Rusa for his exemplary leadership during his tenure.
The council emphasized that leveraging private sector expertise, under strict KCCA oversight, represents the most effective path towards resolving the city’s recurring flood disasters.
Lukwago’s Accusations Fail as KCCA Embraces Private Sector in Flood Fight
Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago’s recent allegations against businessman Dr. Hajji Hamis Kiggundu and former Acting Executive Director Frank Nyakana Rusa were soundly rejected by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Council on April 3, 2025.
The council, in a strongly worded resolution, dismissed Lukwago’s claims as politically charged and legally flawed, opting instead to partner with the private sector to address Kampala’s chronic flooding.
The council’s decision marks a significant setback for Lukwago, who had accused Kiggundu of illegally reconstructing the Jugula drainage channel and implicated Rusa in the alleged wrongdoing.
The council’s endorsement of a private-sector led solution underscores a determination to find practical, long-term answers to Kampala’s recurring flood problems.
Kampala Council Commends Rusa, Rejects Lukwago’s Claims in Flood Dispute
In a resounding show of support for its former Acting Executive Director and a rejection of Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago’s accusations, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Council presented Frank Nyakana Rusa with a Certificate of Appreciation on April 3, 2025.
This action followed a council meeting where Lukwago’s claims against Rusa and businessman Dr. Hajji Hamis Kiggundu regarding the construction of the Jugula drainage channel were decisively dismissed as baseless and politically motivated.
The council highlighted that the project, undertaken by Ham Enterprises (U) Ltd., had received all necessary approvals from KCCA and that a KCCA magistrate court had already dismissed Lukwago’s charges in January 2025. The council’s decision further reinforced its commitment to partnering with the private sector to address the city’s longstanding flooding issues.
Kampala’s Flood Solution: Private Investment, Not Politics, Says KCCA
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Council has emphatically rejected the politicization of Kampala’s flood mitigation efforts, instead opting for a partnership with the private sector to revamp the city’s drainage system.
During a heated council session on April 3, 2025, Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago’s accusations against Dr. Hajji Hamis Kiggundu and former Acting Executive Director Frank Nyakana Rusa were formally dismissed, with the council citing a lack of legal basis and evidence of political motivation.
The council proceeded to commend Rusa for his leadership, emphasizing that collaborating with private investors under KCCA supervision is the only viable route to a long-term solution for the city’s persistent flooding.
This clear stance signals a decisive shift towards practical solutions, prioritizing efficient infrastructure development over political maneuvering.
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