Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo has unveiled a new City Executive Committee (CEC), handing key leadership positions to a team largely dominated by women in what signals a fresh political and administrative setup at City Hall.
The new committee, announced on Monday, will steer the political and executive operations of the capital under the framework of the Kampala Capital City Authority Amendment Act, 2019.
Among the notable appointments is Faridah Nakabugo, who has been named Deputy Lord Mayor and Secretary for Administration and Human Resources, placing her in charge of the authority’s internal administration and staffing coordination.
Shamim Nambasa will head the finance docket as Secretary for Finance, where she is expected to oversee the city’s budgeting processes, revenue planning, and broader fiscal management.
In the social sector, Judith Nalukwago has been appointed Secretary for Social Services, taking responsibility for programmes related to health, education, and community welfare.
Meanwhile, Godfrey Luyombya will serve as Secretary for Civil Works and Physical Planning, a role that places him at the centre of Kampala’s infrastructure development, physical planning, and supervision of public works.
The committee becomes the political engine of the city administration and is expected to guide policy formulation, monitor implementation of council decisions, and supervise service delivery across the capital.
Under the KCCA law, the CEC also plays a major role in the preparation and presentation of the city budget while supporting the Lord Mayor in executing his mandate and shaping Kampala’s development agenda.
The team will additionally monitor performance across different sectors and ensure resolutions passed by council are implemented through the authority’s technical and administrative structures.
Balimwezo assumed office as the new Lord Mayor on Wednesday following his swearing-in, taking charge of Uganda’s capital city.
He succeeded Erias Lukwago, who served as Kampala Lord Mayor for 15 years from 2011 until May 2026.
Among the priorities Balimwezo has highlighted early in his tenure are improving road infrastructure and increasing access to government schools in underserved communities.
“Our goal as new leadership is to restore trust in Kampala by bringing all stakeholders together to discuss the Kampala they want,” Balimwezo said last week.
