Sharifah Buzeki Appointed as New Executive Director of KCCA, Succeeding Frank Rusa
M/S Buzeki previously served as the Commissioner for Human Resources under the Ministry of Local Government, where she was lauded for her strategic leadership and reform-driven policies.
Uganda Today Edition: Sharrifah Buzeki Appointed as New Executive Director of KCCA, Succeeding Frank Rusa
Kampala: December 25, 2024 In a major leadership reshuffle at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), M/S Sharifah Buzeki has been appointed as the new Executive Director, succeeding Frank Rusa, who had been serving in an interim capacity since the dismissal of Dorothy Kisaka. The announcement was made by the president on the eve of Christmas, drawing significant public and political attention.
M/S Buzeki previously served as the Commissioner for Human Resources under the Ministry of Local Government, where she was lauded for her strategic leadership and reform-driven policies. Her appointment marks a pivotal moment for KCCA, which has been undergoing operational and managerial restructuring following the August 2024 Kiteezi landfill tragedy, an incident that highlighted critical gaps in the Authority’s waste management strategies.
Buzeki is expected to restore public confidence in KCCA, enhance service delivery, and prioritize sustainable solutions for the city’s infrastructure challenges. “I am honored to serve the people of Kampala and lead this esteemed Authority. Together, we will implement transformative policies that address the pressing needs of our city,” she is definitely expected to enthusiastically state.
Frank Rusa, who managed the Authority during the interim 100 days period, will undoubtedly express his gratitude to the staff and stakeholders for their cooperation. He will reaffirm his support for the new leadership and emphasize the need for continuity in implementing ongoing development projects.
The reshuffle also introduced 𝙼𝚛 𝙱𝚎𝚗𝚘𝚗 𝙼𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚜 𝙺𝚒𝚐𝚎𝚗𝚢𝚒 𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚘𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝙳𝚎𝚙𝚞𝚝𝚢 𝙴𝙳, 𝙺𝙲𝙲𝙰 from Bufuula Budondo as the new Deputy Executive Director. Known for his experience in public administration and urban development, Kigenyi is expected to complement Buzeki’s leadership with a focus on operational efficiency and grassroots engagement.
This leadership change is seen as a response to growing public scrutiny and the urgent need for robust management at KCCA. Observers have highlighted the significance of this appointment in redefining the Authority’s role in shaping Kampala’s future.
As KCCA embarks on this new chapter, all eyes will be on Buzeki and her team to deliver on their promises and ensure the capital city’s sustainable growth and development. Stay engrossed to Uganda Today for more on this developing news.
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