Kasese Municipality to resume demolishing illegal structures

Religious and educational institutions operating in temporary wooden and iron-sheet structures in Kasese Municipality have been directed to relocate to permanent brick buildings by July 1, under a renewed municipal enforcement drive aimed at improving public safety and urban planning standards.

The directive, issued by the Municipal Deputy Town Clerk, Mr. Zedekiya Kambasu Kayiri, is part of newly strengthened trade and urban development regulations intended to enhance the municipality’s physical infrastructure and ensure compliance with approved building standards.

However, the move has sparked concern among some affected institutions. Rev. Christopher Bwambale, the leader of Worldwide Anglican Church in Kasese, said the church was caught off guard by the directive and appealed to municipal authorities for more time to transition to permanent structures, citing financial and logistical challenges. Rev. Bwambale speaking…….

Speaking to the media at his office yesterday, Mr. Kayiri said the municipality had previously granted developers a grace period, which expires at the end of the current financial year, to comply with building regulations.

He warned that beginning July 1, authorities will commence enforcement operations, including the demolition of non-compliant structures, particularly those constructed with temporary materials and those encroaching on road reserves, if owners fail to comply voluntarily.

Mr. Kayiri speaking……..

The directive is expected to significantly affect the education, business and religious communities, particularly the Worldwide Anglican Church, Kasese Diocese, which operates more than 25 churches built from timber and iron sheets.

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