Kampala - Embattled former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials Dorothy Kisaka, David Luyimbazi, and Daniel Okello have been taken to the Kasangati Chief Magistrate's Court, where they are expected to face formal charges.
The charges, reportedly related to criminal negligence, stem from the tragic Kiteezi landfill incident, which claimed over 30 lives.
The trio arrived at the court just before midday, having spent the last two days in police custody.
They were immediately escorted to the court holding cells, awaiting their appearance before the magistrate.
Yesterday, police conducted extensive searches at the residences of Kisaka, Eng Luyimbazi, and Okello as part of ongoing investigations into their roles in the Kiteezi tragedy.
Their arrests followed an Inspectorate of Government (IG) report that implicated them in the mismanagement of the landfill, which led to the fatal disaster.
President Museveni relieved the three officials of their duties shortly after receiving the IGG report, which was led by former Kampala Minister Beti Kamya.
The report outlined failures in oversight and safety protocols at the landfill. Following the report’s presentation, the president ordered the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) to conduct further investigations, leading to their detention earlier this week.
While the officials have not yet been formally charged, the gravity of the allegations against them has drawn significant public attention.
The charges are expected to be read out in court, marking a pivotal moment in the pursuit of accountability for the Kiteezi landfill tragedy.
The Kiteezi landfill disaster, which resulted in over 30 deaths, shocked the nation and highlighted systemic issues in waste management within Kampala.
With the former KCCA officials now before court, the legal process will determine their level of responsibility in the tragedy.
The case is expected to shed more light on what went wrong at the Kiteezi landfill, and how such incidents can be prevented in the future.
The Nile Post will continue to provide updates as the case develops.
