By Sadique Bamwita
The Executive Director Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Hajat Sharifah Buzeki, has lauded the management of MTN Momo for donating Ramadan gift hampers to 100 women road Workers who clean the authority’s roads on a daily basis.
Hajat Buzeki however, asked MTN Momo to extend credit facilities to petty business operators who have been operating on the streets of Kampala to enable them get lock-ups in KCCA gazzeted market places.
Hajat Buzeki also appealed to MTN Momo to repaint public shelters along city roads and brand them with MTN Momo messages.
She also noted that the Authority has done a great job in rehabilitating street kids by helping them return to school.
She further appealed to fasting muslims to maintain discipline even after Ramathan, to love one another, on top of helping those in need during this holy month of Ramadan.
In her conclusion , Hajat Buzeki reiterated the Authority’s commitment to cleaning up the city, upgrading road infrastructures, waste management and boosting business investments.
Meanwhile, KCCA’s Deputy Executive Director, Benon Kigenyi appreciated the donation MTN Momo gave to women road Workers whom he said play a great job in keeping the city ever clean.
The Director Human Resources and Administration at KCCA, Grace Akullo, thanked MTN Momo for the donation it extended to KCCA women road Workers.
The Director Gender at KCCA, Dr. David Musunga, said by MTN Momo donating to KCCA staff is a good gesture of love and generosity.
The Director Public Health at KCCA, Dr.Sarah Zalwango, appreciated the authority’s team that works tireless to keep the city clean adding that the authority is committed to improving quality of life for all residents.
The Chief operations officer for MTN Momo, Peter Ocheng, said by donating to women road Workers is an indicator that MTN Momo believes in financial inclusion.
Ocheng thanked KCCA for the good collaboration with MTN Momo,and pledged to donate protective gears like gloves to all women road Workers who ensure to keep Kampala City clean.
Ocheng announced that MTN Momo is sponsoring it’s customers who send money internationally using Momo with a fully paid trip to a destination of their choice.
Meanwhile, Kampala Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago, revealed that the construction of Philp Omondi Stadium is moving on well and that it’s ready to host 2027 African Cup of Nations championship.
Lord Mayor Lukwago castigated government for slashing KCCA’s budget for the financial year 2026/2027 from the proposed Shs. 912 billion to Shs.720 billion.
He, however said he is going to convene an emergency meeting on Monday next week and council will write a petition which will be handed to parliament by the Minister for Kampala Capital City and metropolitan affairs for consideration.
