President Yoweri Museveni has dismissed three top officials in the Kampala Capital City Authority – KCCA over the recent tragedy that befell residents of Kiteezi near the City Landfill that left over 30 people dead.

Among the dismissed in the Authority’s Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, Engineer David Luyimbazi the Deputy Executive Director and Dr. Daniel Okello the Director of Public Health.

Museveni’s decision according to a statement by the State House Department of Press and Public Relations followed a report by the Inspector General of Government that cited significant criminal negligence

“In a decisive response to the findings of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) report concerning the Kiteezi Landfill disaster, H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda has exercised his constitutional authority under Article 172 (1) (a) of the 1995 Constitution to dismiss several key officials of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in the public interest due to significant evidence of criminal negligence,” the statement seen by The Tower Post reads in part.

The IGG’s report which this website has seen clearly outlines the severe oversight and negligence exhibited by the dismissed officials.

“In light of these findings, the President has called upon the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and other crime management agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter further,

focusing on the angle of criminal negligence associated with this distressing event,” the statement further reads.

To ensure a swift transition in leadership, the President has directed the Public Service Commission to advertise the positions of Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Director of Public Health, with a goal of appointing new officials within three months.

Additionally, the Minister for Kampala has been tasked with advising the President on interim appointments for these crucial positions to ensure that operations within KCCA continue without disruption until permanent replacements are in place.