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Lukwago Loses Ground as KCCA Sides with Investors to End City Floods

Summary by Watchdog Uganda

In a pivotal decision aimed at tackling Kampala’s flooding nightmare, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Council has approved a move to work hand-in-hand with competent local investors to develop, cover, and upgrade drainage channels across the city. The resolution, passed during a fiery council session on April 3, 2025, came with a sharp rejection of Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago’s recent accusations against businessman Dr. Hajji Hamis Kigg…

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KCCA Rejects Lukwago’s Claims, Commends Rusa for Flood Management Efforts – The Black Examiner

In a crucial move to address the ongoing flooding issues in Kampala, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Council has greenlighted a partnership with capable local investors to develop, cover, and upgrade the city’s drainage systems. The resolution, which was passed during a heated council meeting on April 3, 2025, came alongside a firm rejection of accusations made by Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago against businessman Dr. Hajji Hamis Kiggundu and

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Pulse Uganda

Lukwago sidelined as KCCA endorses local investor partnerships to fight floods

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Council has formally approved a resolution to partner with competent local investors to rehabilitate, cover, and upgrade the city’s ageing drainage systems. Passed during a tense council sitting on 3 April 2025, the move is a shift towards private sector collaboration to combat Kampala’s long-standing flood problems. The decision has been deemed by observers as a repudiation of Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago,…

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kampalaeye.co.ug

Lukwago’s Grip on KCCA Loosens as Council Backs Investor-Led Flood Relief Efforts

Kampala is taking bold steps to tackle its flooding issues. The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Council has approved a collaboration with local investors to upgrade drainage channels, aiming to put an end to the city’s chronic flooding problems. This decision was made on April 3, 2025, during a council session where Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago’s accusations against Dr. Hajji Hamis Kiggundu and Frank Nyakana Rusa were dismissed due to lack of …

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Watchdog Uganda

Lukwago Loses Ground as KCCA Sides with Investors to End City Floods

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kampalavoice.com

KCCA Bypasses Lukwago, Collaborates with Investors to Find Solution to City Floods

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Council has made a landmark decision to collaborate with local investors to upgrade drainage channels and put an end to Kampala’s flooding issues. This decision was made during a heated council session on April 3, 2025, where Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago’s accusations against Dr. Hajji Hamis Kiggundu and Frank Nyakana Rusa were rejected. The council deemed Lukwago’s claims as politically motivated and lackin…

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