Lukwago Celebrates as KCCA Halts Ham’s Unauthorized Construction on Nakivubo Channel

Kampala Mayor Erias Lukwago Blocked from Entering NEMA Offices Over Nakivubo Canal Dispute

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago was on Thursday blocked by security personnel from entering the offices of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in Kampala, where he had gone to meet with the agency’s executive director, Dr. Barirega Akankwasa. Lukwago’s visit was intended to raise concerns about the controversial decision to hand over the Nakivubo canal to city developer Hamis Kiggundu, also known as Ham, for redevelopment works…

Lukwago Celebrates as KCCA Halts Ham’s Unauthorized Construction on Nakivubo Channel

KAMPALA, Uganda — In a significant escalation of tensions over the future of Kampala’s vital drainage system, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has ordered billionaire real estate developer Hamis Kiggundu to immediately cease all unauthorized activities along the Nakivubo Channel. The directive, issued following a meeting on August 22, 2025, comes amid growing war of words lead by Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, who accused city tycoon Ham Kig…

KCCA orders Ham to stop Nakivubo Channel upgrade

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has instructed businessman Hamis Kiggundu to halt the upgrade of Nakivubo Channel until he secures the requisite statutory guidance and permission.