Balimwezo Names New KCCA Executive Team Dominated by Women

Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo has announced a new City Executive Committee (CEC), appointing a leadership team largely made up of women in what marks the beginning of a new political and administrative chapter at City Hall.

The committee, unveiled on Monday, will oversee the political and executive management of the capital in line with the Kampala Capital City Authority Amendment Act of 2019.

Among the key appointments is Faridah Nakabugo, who has been named Deputy Lord Mayor as well as Secretary for Administration and Human Resources. She will supervise internal administration and staff coordination within the authority.

Shamim Nambasa has taken charge of the finance portfolio as Secretary for Finance, where she will oversee budgeting, revenue planning, and the city’s overall financial management.In the social services sector, Judith Nalukwago has been appointed Secretary for Social Services, with responsibility for programmes involving health, education, and community welfare.

Meanwhile, Godfrey Luyombya will serve as Secretary for Civil Works and Physical Planning, placing him in charge of infrastructure projects, urban planning, and supervision of public works in the city.

The committee will act as the political driving force behind the city administration and is expected to guide policy direction, oversee implementation of council resolutions, and monitor service delivery throughout Kampala.

Under the KCCA law, the CEC also has a central role in preparing and presenting the city budget while supporting the Lord Mayor in carrying out his duties and advancing Kampala’s development plans.

The team will further monitor performance across various sectors and ensure council resolutions are implemented through the authority’s technical and administrative systems.

Balimwezo officially assumed office on Wednesday after being sworn in as Kampala’s new Lord Mayor, succeeding Erias Lukwago, who held the position from 2011 until May 2026.

Among the priorities the new Lord Mayor has already outlined are improving road networks and expanding access to government schools in underserved communities.

“Our mission as the new leadership is to rebuild public trust in Kampala by bringing together all stakeholders to shape the kind of city people want,” Balimwezo said last week.