President Museveni dismisses KCCA officials after Kiteezi landfill disaster
Following a report by the Inspector General of Government, Beti Kamya, regarding the Kiteezi Landfill Disaster that occurred on August 10 of this year, President Museveni has dismissed several key officials managing the operations of the Kampala Capital City Authority in the public interest. The dismissed officials include the Executive Director of KCCA, Dorothy Kisaka; her Deputy, Engineer David Luyimbazi; and the Director of Public Health, Dr. Daniel Okello. The IGG's report blamed the officials for severe oversight and negligence and requested that crime management agencies investigate the matter further with a view to prosecution. To ensure a swift transition in leadership, President Museveni has directed the Public Service Commission to advertise the positions of the three officials within three months, as David Ijjo reports.