IGG orders for arrest of KCCA's Nuwabine over obstruction of justice

The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) Sunday ordered the arrest of the acting spokesperson of Kampala Capital City Authority, Mr Daniel Nuwabine, for allegedly obstructing justice.

The incident stems from Nuwabine’s decision to prevent KCCA junior staff from speaking to a team of IGG officers who were investigating a recent tragedy at the Kiteezi landfill.

The controversy began when a group of officers from the IGG's office arrived at KCCA to gather information following a catastrophic event at Kiteezi.

On August 10th, residents of Kiteezi were struck by a devastating tragedy when part of a massive garbage heap at the landfill broke away, engulfing several houses.

The incident resulted in multiple fatalities, sending shockwaves throughout the community.

In response to the disaster, IGG officials were dispatched to KCCA who were deployed at the scene to collect data and interview personnel, including junior staff members, to ascertain the circumstances leading to the tragedy.

However, the process encountered resistance when Nuwabine intervened, instructing KCCA employees not to engage with the IGG officers without legal representation.

Nuwabine told the IGG officials, "the staff needed to make statements in presence of their legal officers."

Nuwabine’s directive, which he justified as necessary to protect the rights of his colleagues, did not sit well with the IGG officers.

They interpreted his actions as an attempt to obstruct justice, leading to threats of arrest against him.

The officers indicated that they would report Nuwabine's conduct to their superiors for further action.

The IGG spokesperson Munira Ali told Nile Post, "what Nuwabine was doing was failing our work. What we were doing is a procedure in our work."

Ms Ali confirmed the deputy IGG ordered for the arrest of Nuwabine.

"The deputy IGG who was with the IGP ordered for his arrest. Unfortunately, the police officers took long to come and he disappeared from the scene," she said.

"Had they come when he was still around he would have been arrested. It's important that people leave others to do their work without interrupting them."

As of now, no arrest warrant has been issued against Nuwabine, and the situation remains tense. The IGG's office has yet to comment publicly on the matter, while Nuwabine and KCCA are expected to seek legal recourse to address the ongoing conflict.

The tragedy at the Kitezi landfill has sparked widespread concern, not only for the loss of life but also for the potential legal and administrative implications that have now arisen between KCCA and the IGG.

The outcome of this dispute may have significant ramifications for the handling of similar cases in the future.