New KCCA Executive Director, Nyakaana pledges to bring order in the City, work for development
Kampala, September 26–Hours after President Museveni confirmed the appointment of new top Kampala City leaders, the new acting Kampala Capital City Authority, KCCA, Executive Director, Frank Rusa Nyakaana, today noted the various challenges Kampala is facing and pledged together with his team to face them with determination and bring order in the city.
The appointment of Frank Rusa Nyakaana as acting KCCA Executive Director, together with Robert Nowere, acting Deputy Executive Director, and Dr. Sarah Zalwango, as acting Public Health Director, had earlier been confirmed by President Yoweri Museveni who Tuesday directed the Minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda, to consult with the KCCA authority and forward to him names of three people from the Authority to fill up the vacancies in acting capacity of the top officials, Dorothy Kisaka, Eng. Luyimbaazi and Dr. Okello, he had just fired so that there’s no interruption of work. Minister Minsa Kabanda presented the names to the president Thursday.
President Museveni also directed the Public Service Commission to start up the process of filling up the three positions within a period of three months.
Introducing the newly appointed top KCCA leaders to staff of KCCA Thursday evening, Minister Minsa Kabanda said the three were selected because of their hard working, trustworthy and determination for service delivery.
On behalf of his colleagues, the acting Executive Director, Frank Rusa Nyakaana, noted the various challenges facing them citing the Kiteezi landfill disaster where 34 people were killed and over 20 others are uncounted for. He also pointed out the bad roads, the unpaid casual laborers and the misunderstanding among top officials in the city and vowed to work together with all stakeholders in the city so as to realize development. He vowed not to tolerate corruption and violation of human rights by the city enforcement..
Frank Rusa Nyakaana has been KCCA legal Director while Robert Nowere was a tax Commissioner and Dr. Sarah Zalwango was the Deputy of Public Health Director.
President Museveni acting on the investigative report by the Inspector General of Government IGG, which pinned the three top KCCA technical officials of negligence that resulted in the Kiteezi landfill disaster, dismissed the three top officials, the Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, her Deputy, Engineer Luyimbazi and Public Health Director Dr. Okello on Tuesday September 24. He also directed the Criminal Investigation Department CID, to carry out investigations on them.
New KCCA Executive Director, Nyakaana pledges to bring order in the City, work for development
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Ugandan Citizen Abducted, Held in Secret Detention for Three Months, Sparks Outrage and Calls for Justice
A disturbing new case of unlawful detention has surfaced, highlighting the ongoing human rights crisis in Uganda. A Ugandan citizen was reportedly abducted and held in a secret facility, known as a “safe house,” for three months, only to be released without charge or explanation. This incident, reported by NTV Uganda, has sparked widespread condemnation and renewed calls for accountability regarding human rights abuses in the country.
While the details surrounding the abduction remain unclear, reports indicate that the individual was taken without due process and held incommunicado—an action that has long been condemned by human rights organizations. The victim’s release, with no charges filed and no clear justification, has angered activists and citizens, who view this as yet another case of egregious abuse of power by the state.
“This is a recurring pattern,” said one human rights activist. “Abductions, secret detentions, and unexplained releases have become all too common in Uganda. These acts violate fundamental human rights and erode public trust in the justice system.”
The use of “safe houses,” unregistered detention facilities reportedly operated by security forces, has been a focal point in numerous allegations of torture and illegal imprisonment. Despite repeated calls from both local and international organizations for their closure and accountability for those involved, little action has been taken to address these violations.
This case underscores the urgent need for reform within Uganda’s security apparatus and greater accountability for human rights abuses. Observers hope that drawing attention to these injustices will spur concrete action to bring those responsible to justice and ensure the protection of basic human rights.
As frustration mounts, calls for both domestic and international pressure to hold the government accountable for such crimes grow louder. “One day, there must be accountability for all these crimes against our people,” stated one social media user, reflecting the sentiments of many Ugandans.
National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi has accused Ugandan security forces of using excessive force to disrupt a planned NUP gathering. The allegations were detailed in a statement shared on Twitter, following an event held to honor children of NUP supporters who were killed, disappeared, or detained for their political beliefs.
According to Kyagulanyi, security personnel, under the command of an officer identified as Asiimwe, carried out a preemptive operation early in the morning upon learning of the NUP’s plans. The forces allegedly stormed the premises, arrested workers, and deployed tear gas to disperse those present.
“The criminals under the command of one Asiimwe deployed early morning, arrested our workers, and threw tear gas into our premises. They’ve cordoned off the premises and blocked all people from accessing the place,” Kyagulanyi wrote.
Among those reportedly arrested were Saava Peter, Mudenya Samson, and Turyasingura Samson. Kyagulanyi claimed the detained workers were subjected to beatings and interrogated about their political affiliations, with security operatives labeling them as terrorists.
“These JATT operatives asked the workers who they support politically, branding them terrorists and criminals—their only crime being that they work with us. You can imagine the indignity!” Kyagulanyi lamented.
This incident adds to the growing tension in Uganda’s political climate, where opposition parties frequently accuse the government of stifling dissent. Despite the challenges, Kyagulanyi ended his statement with a message of defiance and optimism, proclaiming, “UGANDA WILL BE FREE.”
NUP Gathering Disrupted: Kyagulanyi Alleges Security Force Harassment and Arrests
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Sudan Demands Apology from Uganda Over Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Threat to Invade Khartoum
Sudan has demanded an official apology from Uganda over “offensive and dangerous” comments made by the chief of Uganda army staff, who threated to invade Khartoum, the Sudan Tribune has reported.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and CDF of the Ugandan army, posted two comments on the X platform on Tuesday in which he threatened “to capture Khartoum” with the support of the US President elect Donald Trump after he takes office. The posts were deleted later.
“The government of Sudan demands and official apology from the Ugandan government for the offensive and dangerous comments of the army commander,” Sudan’s foreign ministry said in a statement that the Sudan Tribune said it has seen.
Sudan Demands Apology from Uganda Over Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Threat to Invade Khartoum