By Immam Sadiq Taremwa
The Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) has announced the appointment of Hajji Issa Ssekitto as its new Acting Chairperson, effective immediately. This decision was made during an extraordinary executive board meeting held on August 4, 2025, at the association's offices in Kampala.
Speaking on the Salam TV Omukeeze Program, hosted by Twaha Mukiibi, the new acting Chairperson, Haj Issa Ssekitto, reaffirmed the appointment.
The outgoing Acting Chairperson, Dr. Thaddeus Musoke, the founding members, and the executive were the only invited people allowed to attend the highly guarded meeting chaired by the patron, Godfrey Kirumira, that confirmed Sekitto’s appointment.
Hajji Ssekitto, a seasoned voice in Uganda's trade and commerce circles, takes over from Dr. Thaddeus Musoke Nagenda, who has stepped down to pursue a political career. Dr. Musoke had been serving as the association's Acting Chairman since August 2021. The board commended Dr. Musoke for his outstanding service and dedication to KACITA-Uganda and the entire business community.
On Salam TV, Issa Sekitto appreciated Dr. Musoke for his outstanding service and dedication to KACITA-Uganda and the entire business community, but also said this move will enable Dr. Musoke to fully engage in politics, as KACITA-Uganda is a non-political organization solely committed to addressing issues affecting the business community in Uganda.”
Sekitto has served as KACITA’s spokesperson for years and is widely looked at for sharp advocacy on issues such as import taxes, rent controls, and counterfeit goods. He comes in as the association’s overall leader at a time when it is seeking to consolidate its role amidst changing national trade dynamics and restore confidence and coherence in its members.
KACITA today is faced with challenges of Uganda’s business community, including slow post-pandemic recovery, fluctuating exchange rates, the rising cost of doing business, and mounting concerns over tax enforcement and URA compliance strategies.
The KACITA Executive Board has called upon all members, partners, and stakeholders to support Hajji Sekitto during this transitional period. According to sources, Dr. Thaddeus Musoke has signed an agreement to leave peacefully and not disturb Hajji Sekitto in the office
KACITA is a business support Association in Uganda, started and registered in 2001, but later in 2009 re-registered as KACITA Uganda to cover the whole country.
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