Lukwago demands that IGG report on Kiteezi tragedy be made public
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has called for the immediate public release of a report by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) that led to the dismissal of three senior officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).
In a press briefing on Wednesday, Lukwago emphasised the necessity for transparency regarding the findings of the IGG report.
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“All we got are excerpts from the press statement by State House that they were sacked on accounts of gross negligence. We want to see how these issues were analyzed, the verdict, and how the IGG arrived at that decision,"he stated.
President Museveni on Tuesday dismissed KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, her deputy Eng. David Luyimbazi, and Director of Public Health Dr. Daniel Okello, citing “criminal negligence” in their management of the landfill.
This decision came after the IGG’s report revealed significant oversight failures, prompting Museveni to order further investigations by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) into the incident.
Lukwago expressed satisfaction with the dismissals but criticised the delay in addressing the issues surrounding the Kiteezi tragedy.
“Ugandans need to know who did what or who failed to do what and who is responsible for the catastrophe,"he stated.
He also took issue with President Museveni’s lack of response to the tragedy, noting that the President did not visit the site after the incident.
“We expected Gen. Museveni to visit Kiteezi, but he did not. He ought to apologize to Ugandans for the mess that has happened in the institution of KCCA because he never took this matter seriously from day one,” Lukwago added.
The Kiteezi landfill collapse, which occurred on August 9, 2024, not only resulted in loss of life but has also exacerbated Kampala’s waste management crisis.
As authorities search for alternative dumpsites, garbage continues to accumulate across the city.
Lukwago urged the IGG to make the findings public to prevent further speculation and to ensure accountability within KCCA.
“We need to get a copy. At least you write to us and share with us copies but don’t leave us guessing,” he urged.
As the fallout from the Kiteezi tragedy continues, the pressure mounts on government officials to address the ongoing waste management challenges and to provide clarity on the findings of the IGG report.
