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President Yoweri Museveni has named Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki as the new Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), making her the third woman to take on the role after Jennifer Musisi and Dorothy Kisaka.<\/p>\n
Buzeki, who has served as the Commissioner of Human Resource Management at the Ministry of Public Service, steps into the high-profile position at a time of heightened expectations for transforming the capital city.<\/p>\n
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Her appointment, confirmed by Deputy Presidential Press Secretary Faruk Kirunda on Thursday, comes alongside that of Benon Kigenyi, the newly appointed Deputy Executive Director. Their names have been forwarded to the Public Service Commission for formalization.<\/p>\n
“Kampala deserves visionary leadership, and Hajjat Buzeki\u2019s extensive experience positions her to deliver impactful results,\u201d said Kirunda in a statement.<\/p>\n
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A Historic Appointment<\/p>\n
Buzeki\u2019s appointment is significant, as she becomes the third woman to lead the KCCA, following Jennifer Musisi, the agency\u2019s inaugural leader, and Dorothy Kisaka, her immediate predecessor. Her selection comes after an exhaustive search by the Public Service Commission, which shortlisted 14 candidates, including experts in finance, administration, and public service.<\/p>\n
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Buzeki emerged victorious over notable contenders such as Sydney Asubo, an anti-financial crime expert, and Gabriel Richard Atama, a former Chief Administrative Officer for Tororo District.<\/p>\n
A Qualified Leader with a Clear Vision<\/p>\n
Buzeki\u2019s credentials are impressive. She holds a Master\u2019s Degree in Public Administration and Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, and a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Social Sciences, all from the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU).<\/p>\n
She has also undergone training in conflict management, leadership, monitoring and evaluation, and change management, equipping her with the skills to address Kampala\u2019s multifaceted challenges.<\/p>\n
“I am humbled by this opportunity to serve Kampala and its people. My focus will be on improving service delivery, enhancing infrastructure, and fostering a cleaner, more sustainable city for all,\u201d Buzeki said in her first public statement.<\/p>\n
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Challenges Ahead<\/p>\n
Buzeki assumes office following the controversial sacking of Dorothy Kisaka and Deputy Executive Director David Luyimbazi, linked to negligence in managing the Kiteezi landfill, whose collapse in August 2024 claimed over 30 lives. The tragedy exposed critical gaps in KCCA\u2019s waste management and planning systems, leaving a cloud of public dissatisfaction.<\/p>\n
“KCCA must regain the trust of the people,” said urban governance analyst Andrew Mukasa. “Buzeki will need to prioritize transparency and stakeholder engagement to rebuild confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Strategic Team at the Helm<\/p>\n
President Museveni\u2019s decision to appoint Kigenyi as Buzeki\u2019s deputy signals a strategic approach to revitalizing KCCA. With years of experience in public administration, Kigenyi is expected to complement Buzeki\u2019s leadership in tackling key issues, including traffic congestion, waste management, and urban infrastructure development.<\/p>\n Looking Ahead<\/p>\n As Buzeki prepares to assume her new role, all eyes are on her leadership approach and how she will address the challenges facing Kampala.<\/p>\n Her appointment has been met with cautious optimism, with many hoping her administration will usher in a new era of accountability and progress for Uganda\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" President Yoweri Museveni has named Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki as the new Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), making her the third woman to take on the role after Jennifer Musisi and Dorothy Kisaka. Buzeki, who has served as the Commissioner of Human Resource Management at the Ministry of Public Service, steps […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5133,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5129","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-livenews"},"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgdmedia.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-28-at-13.36.25_4ef32859.jpg\")