The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has ordered Kiham Enterprises Uganda Limited, owned by businessman Hajji Dr. Hamis Kiggundu, to stop all ongoing activities along the Nakivubo Channel after detecting regulatory breaches.
In a letter dated August 20, 2025, Deputy Executive Director Benon Kigenyi said the developer had commenced demolitions, excavations, and site hoarding before securing official approval, despite the project still undergoing technical review.
“We received an online concept proposal from Kiham Enterprises on February 7, 2025, with amendments filed on March 31. However, while the Physical Planning Committee was still studying the project’s feasibility, the developer went ahead and fenced off the site and began works,” Kigenyi noted.
Premature Works Raise Alarm
Kigenyi acknowledged that the project had been pitched as “innovative and futuristic”, but stressed that its potential ecological, social, and infrastructural impacts demanded a thorough, multi-agency evaluation before implementation.
“Given the sensitivity of the location, the unauthorized activities present an immediate risk of flooding and could endanger human life,” he warned.
Stop Order and Restoration Measures
KCCA has now issued a formal stop order directing Kiham Enterprises to:
Clear all debris dumped in the channel,
Reopen blocked tertiary and secondary drainage lines, and
Maintain hoarded areas in a safe condition to prevent accidents.
Kigenyi further said KCCA technical officers would supervise the process to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Call for Orderly Development
While affirming the Authority’s commitment to supporting private-sector investments, Kigenyi underlined that bypassing procedures will not be tolerated.
“We welcome development initiatives that align with Kampala’s transformation agenda. However, due process must be respected. Compliance is not optional — it is both a legal and civic duty,” he stated.
The intervention highlights KCCA’s resolve to safeguard Kampala’s infrastructure and environment by ensuring that urban growth proceeds responsibly and within the law.
