Kisaka’s Dismissal Shocks, But Minister Kyofatogabye Says It Was Long Overdue

In a surprising turn of events, several top officials from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), including Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, were recently dismissed from their positions, marking a significant shakeup in the city’s administration.
However, according to the Minister of State for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hon. Kyofatogabye Kabuye, the decision, while surprising to many, was long overdue.
Speaking to the press, Hon. Kyofatogabye stated that the timing of the firings caught many off guard, especially as efforts were still being made to resolve underlying issues plaguing the institution. “The firing of the KCCA officials was surprising to me, yet not entirely unexpected,” the Minister remarked.
He expressed that while officials had hoped for more time to address the challenges, the move was necessary given the circumstances.
“For some time, there had been growing concerns regarding the operations within KCCA. While we thought we could first find a way out of this mess, the situation had reached a tipping point. The decision may have come unexpectedly for some, but it was also long overdue,” the Minister explained.
The shakeup within KCCA has ignited discussions across the city, with many Kampala residents expressing both concern and relief. Some view the firings as a long-awaited step toward accountability, while others worry about the potential impact on ongoing projects aimed at improving the city’s infrastructure and services.
In the coming months, new appointments are expected to replace the ousted officials, as the government seeks to bring new leadership to the forefront of KCCA. Many hope this shakeup signals a renewed focus on addressing the city’s growing challenges, from traffic congestion to waste management.
The Kampala Capital City Authority has been under immense pressure to fulfill its mandate of transforming the city into a modern, well-planned urban center.
The agency has faced criticism over delays in completing projects and mismanagement of resources, raising questions about its leadership.
The firings are seen by many as a clear message from the government that non-performance will no longer be tolerated. As the dust settles, all eyes will be on KCCA to see how these changes will affect its operations and the city’s development trajectory moving forward.