President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Hajat Sharifah Buzeki as the new Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), with Mr. Benon Kigenyi named as her deputy.
The appointments were confirmed by Faruk Kirunda, Deputy Presidential Spokesman, who noted that the formal processing of the appointments is underway in the Public Service. Once completed, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet will make an official confirmation.
Buzeki and Kigenyi succeed Dorothy Kisaka and Eng. David Luyimbazi, whose tenures ended following legal proceedings related to the tragic collapse of the Kiteezi Landfill in August, which resulted in the deaths of 35 people.
Kisaka, Luyimbazi, and former Director of Public Health, Dr. Daniel Okello, were charged with negligence in connection with the incident, which led to court proceedings at the Kasangati Magistrates Court in October.
During the transition period, Frank Rusa Nyakana had served as the Acting Executive Director of KCCA for the past three months, ensuring continued operations as the city authority awaited new leadership.
Buzeki’s appointment marks a significant shift for KCCA as the authority works to address challenges in managing Uganda’s capital city.
Before her new role, Hajat Sharifah Buzeki served as the Commissioner for Human Resource Management at the Ministry of Public Service.
She is the third woman to hold the position of KCCA Executive Director, following Jennifer Musisi and Dorothy Kisaka.
