Kampala, Uganda – In a significant development, three former top officials of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have been arrested and detained by the Uganda Police Force. The arrests are connected to the deadly Kiteezi landfill collapse that resulted in loss of life.
Dorothy Kisaka, former Executive Director, David Luyimbazi, former Deputy Executive Director, and Dr. Daniel Okello, former Director of Public Health and Environment, were summoned for questioning on Monday, October 14, 2024. They appeared at the CID headquarters on October 16, 2024.
According to police spokesperson ACP Kituuma Rusoke, “Arising from the ongoing prosecution-led investigation, the three former officials of KCCA have been detained and will be arraigned before courts of law.”
The President had directed the CID to investigate the Kiteezi landfill tragedy, prompting the arrests.
The move is seen as a step towards accountability and justice for the victims and their families.
