Bishop Jjumba who inspected Masaka City’s garbage dumping site in Bulando ward, expressed concern over the stench from rotting heaps of garbage and the non-decomposing materials that are scattered in the nearby plantations.
Doctor Abed Bwanika, the MP for Kimanya-Kabonera division also Committee Chairperson, says it has become a deliberate habit for the Mayor to dodge meetings, yet as the City Political Head, she is required to provide progress and inspection reports on the various projects under implementation in the area.
Led by Minister Hajat Minsa Kabanda, the ministry's delegation visited Masaka City Council on Monday to observe the implementation of projects under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development Programme (USMID), focusing on markets, street lighting, urban roads, and drainage networks.
Stephen Ssemutono, a FUFA delegate representing Greater Masaka, echoes the frustration of the sports community over the project's delay, emphasizing the need for a modern sports arena to nurture local talent.
However, Abel Ssembajjwe, the Masaka City Assistant Engineer, explains that due to challenges in maintaining the lights due to high power bills, the City Council decided in 2019 to uninstall all the LED lights until a more sustainable solution was found.
Rogers Bulegeya, the Masaka City Male Youth representative seconded the motion, indicating that they have registered numerous public complaints about the conduct of officials of the buildings review committee, who are accused of corruption.
Florence Namayanja, the Masaka City Mayor, says that both the technical and political leadership have unanimously resolved to instruct all property owners to work out plans for improving the outlook of their buildings, beginning with the central business area.
