KCCA leaders call for increased budget as funding declines

23 October 2026, 12:35 pm

By Ronald Ssemagonja

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) technical team has unveiled the Authority’s proposed budget priorities and unfunded priorities for the 2027/2028 financial year.

The proposals were presented during a budget conference held in Kampala yesterday, attended by division mayors, councillors and other leaders, who called for prioritisation, accountability and measurable results in the use of public resources.

The proposed budget of UGX 725 billion represents a decline from the UGX 1 trillion allocated for the current 2026/2027 financial year.

Leaders warned that the reduction could affect their ability to fulfil their responsibilities and urged the government to increase funding to the Authority. They also raised concerns about the lack of funding for the rehabilitation of Kiteezi.

The proposed budget priorities largely focus on development projects.

One of the division mayors said the government had the money but questioned its willingness to address some of the concerns raised by leaders. The mayor also commended councillors for standing firm on the issue of the Nakivubo settlement.

In her remarks, KCCA Executive Director Sharifa Buzeki urged leaders to be honest with residents about the Authority’s operations and limitations. She also said the Authority did not encourage the imprisonment of people or the seizure of property by the alleged enforcement team.

Kadaga calls for regional mental health policy

Former Speaker of Parliament and East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) representative Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has called for mental health to be placed at the centre of East Africa’s development agenda.

Kadaga made the remarks while opening the Second East African Mental Health Summit at Speke Resort Munyonyo.

She said the region’s future depended not only on infrastructure and trade but also on the wellbeing of its people.

Kadaga also directed EALA members present at the summit to begin work on a regional mental health policy for submission to the East African Community Council of Ministers.