The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has directed Kiham Enterprises Uganda Limited, owned by businessman Hajji Dr. Hamis Kiggundu, to immediately suspend all development activities along a section of the Nakivubo Channel.
The order comes after KCCA raised concerns over premature and unauthorized works being carried out at the proposed site, even as the company’s project application remains under technical review.
“We received an online concept proposal from Kiham Enterprises on February 7, 2025, followed by amendments on March 31. While the Physical Planning Committee was still reviewing the feasibility of the project, the developer proceeded to hoard off the site and began excavations and demolitions,” said Benon Kigenyi, Deputy Executive Director of KCCA, in a letter dated August 20, 2025.
The correspondence was also copied to the Lord Mayor and Minister for Kampala Metropolitan Affairs.
Kigenyi acknowledged the project as “innovative and futuristic,” but stressed that its ecological, social, and infrastructural implications require “a comprehensive, multi-agency evaluation before any ground activity can begin.”
The letter further noted that the ongoing unregulated activities could endanger the public and compromise the city’s drainage system.
“Given the location’s sensitivity, these actions are not only premature but also present an immediate risk of flooding and harm to human life,” Kigenyi added.
To mitigate potential hazards, KCCA has issued a stop order and set out strict directives for Kiham Enterprises, including the removal of all debris from the Nakivubo Channel, reopening of tertiary and secondary drainage lines to ensure stormwater flows freely, and proper maintenance of the hoarded section to prevent flooding and safety risks.
“Our technical officers will be on hand to guide the developer’s team and ensure that all work going forward complies with statutory requirements,” Kigenyi emphasized.
While reaffirming KCCA’s commitment to a fair and transparent review of the project application, Kigenyi warned that bypassing established processes would not be tolerated.
“We welcome development initiatives that align with the city’s transformation agenda, but developers must follow due process. Compliance is not optional, it is a legal and civic responsibility,” he concluded.
