President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Hajat Sharifah Buzeki as the new Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), marking a significant change in leadership for the authority.
This appointment was confirmed by Haji Faruk Kirunda, Special Presidential Assistant- Press and Mobilization and Deputy Spokesperson, who revealed that Mr. Benon Kigenyi has also been appointed as the Deputy Executive Director.
“It’s true that His Excellency @KagutaMuseveni has appointed a new Executive Director of @KCCAUG in the names of Hajat Sharifah Buzeki, and Benon Kigenyi as her Deputy,” Kirunda announced on his official X account.
Their appointments have been forwarded to the Public Service for formalization, and the Head of Public Service/Secretary to Cabinet will formally confirm them once the process is completed.
“When the process is completed, the Head Public Service/Secretary to Cabinet will formally confirm the appointments,” Kirunda added. “Congratulations to Hajat Buzeki and Kigenyi for catching the eye of the Appointing Authority.”
Hajat Buzeki succeeds Frank Rusa, who had been serving as Acting Executive Director following the dismissal of Ms. Dorothy Kisaka.
With 13 years of professional experience in human resource management, Sharifah Buzeki brings a wealth of expertise to her new role. Her background includes serving as Commissioner, Human Resource Management in the Inspection Department of the Ministry of Public Service.
Buzeki holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Management, a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Management, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences obtained from Islamic University in Uganda.
As the new Executive Director, Hajat Sharifah Buzeki will be responsible for overseeing the administrative functions of KCCA and ensuring efficient service delivery to Kampala’s residents.
