Tension at KCCA as Councillor Pulls Out Small Axe, Cites Rising Street Threats

Tension gripped the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) chambers after Nakawa B NUP Councillor Twaha Abdul Chaggason dramatically pulled out a small axe during a council sitting. The move, captured on video, was intended to highlight growing insecurity in Kampala.

Chaggason stated that the gesture was symbolic, warning that intimidation by "goons" on city streets had reached alarming levels. He urged fellow councillors to consider personal protection measures amid escalating threats.

The incident sparked debate within the chambers, with some members calling for calm and structured security reforms, while others supported Chaggason’s concerns, citing their own encounters with street crime and harassment.

City authorities have yet to issue an official response, but the moment underscored growing public frustration over urban safety and law enforcement.

Chaggason defended his action, stating it was not a call to violence but a wake-up call for leaders to address insecurity affecting both elected officials and ordinary citizens.The incident has since gone viral, reigniting conversations about safety in Uganda’s capital