Museveni must apologise for KCCA failures-NEED
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party is demanding an apology from President Museveni for the handling of the Kiteezi Landfill tragedy.
The party, led by Joseph Kabuleta, is holding Museveni accountable for the failures of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) under his appointed leadership.
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In a media statement on Monday, Moses Matovu, the party spokesperson, criticised Museveni for the incompetence of the KCCA Executive Director and her technical staff, which he claims led to the recent disaster at the landfill.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families affected by the Kiteezi tragedy. It is unacceptable that we continue to classify such events as unavoidable natural disasters,” Matovu said.
He argued that the tragedy is a direct consequence of negligence and incompetence from both the KCCA leadership and President Museveni himself.
Reports suggest that the exact number of victims is still uncertain, with police confirming at least 21 fatalities.
Matovu called for immediate accountability from those responsible, including the KCCA Director, security personnel, and the Ministry of Disaster Preparedness.
“The leadership has failed catastrophically, and those responsible should have already resigned. It is unacceptable to face such tragedies due to the incompetence of those in power,” he added.
The NEED Party holds President Museveni primarily accountable, as he appoints the leaders who have failed.
Matovu also questioned the effectiveness of the country’s intelligence services, suggesting they should focus more on protecting citizens rather than solely on political matters.
“This tragedy highlights not only a governance failure but also a serious security concern. The people of Kiteezi have lost lives, homes, and livelihoods and deserve answers and justice,” he emphasised.
Matovu urged Museveni to publicly apologize for the negligence that led to the disaster.
He also called for the government to invest in projects that turn waste into valuable resources, promoting waste as a source of productivity and wealth.
He noted that this issue extends beyond Kampala, affecting other cities like Jinja, Masaka, Mbale, and Gulu, and called for a comprehensive national garbage management policy.
