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MARCH 2017 | ISSUE 7 | ECONOMIC PULSE OF CITY FOLKS | GREEN URBAN SPACES| 1

THE KAMPALA STEWARD MAGAZINE

Cities world over grapple with DRIVING THE the ever growing challenges of demand for employment opportunities, but how the ECONOMIC administration responds is critical for the welfare of PULSE OF the city dwellers. CITY FOLKS 2 | INDEX

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DRIVING THE ECONOMIC PULSE OF CITY FOLKS Cities world over grapple with the ever growing challenges of demand for PUBLISHED employment opportunities, pressure Kampala Capital City Authority on infrastructure due to the rural urban P.O.Box 7010, Kampala (UG) Tel. +256 (0) 414 581 294 migration, cropping up of slums and their WWW.KCCA.GO.UG related social evils but how the administration responds, is critical for the welfare of the city dwellers. EDITORIAL STAFF Jennifer S Musisi (Ph.D/h.c) Peter H Kaujju Micheal Joshua Wamakuyu John Paul Agaba PARTNERSHIPS CONTRIBUTORS Dr. Sarah Zalwango PROPELLING KAMPALA’S Dr. Esau Galukande EDUCATION SECTOR Bernadette Sanyu Dominic Ssemukuutu Increasingly, Government is experiencing Sylvia Juuko financial distress. In line with that, Agen- Robert Ssenyonga cies like KCCA have to work within the Dennis Omodi available resources as well as embrace Agnes Biribonwa Godfrey Kisekka partnerships to close the glaring gaps. Isaac Aropet Faridah Kiggwe Jemimah Nalumansi

PHOTOGRAPHY AND ARTWORK THE NEW POLITICAL Micheal Joshua Wamakuyu, John Paul Agaba DISPENSATION OF KAMPALA Editorial input closed on March 3, 2017 Delivery of services in Kampala City has Print run: 3,000 copies for the past close to 6 years continued to Production, Horizon Lines Ltd undoubtedly improve going by the road Plot 29 A, 8th Street Industrial Area, Namuwongo works, clean evironment and lit streets. Kampala - Uganda

LET US REFORM FUNERAL OF THE LOVED ONES Given Uganda’s high population growth rate and rapid urbanization, this cultural shift will free a lot of fertile land for the much needed agricultural production. | 3

A section of Nile Avenue Kampala, Uganda. ——————————————————— 4 |

note from the editor Kampala was a hive of activities in the just concluded year with many people of active working ages flocking the city in search of sources of livelihood, education and better health care.

This has driven the city administration to plan and implement a number of socio-economic empowerment projects especially for the youth and women to boost their economic vitality.

Notable among the programs, is the Community Driven Devel- opment project where KCCA has supported community initiatives, giving out grants to over 250 groups within the city, the Youth Fund where over 4,385 youth have accessed credit worth UGX 11.9 billion and the Employment Services Bureau which has skilled and connected graduates to employment.

In here, catch the life-changing stories of community projects undertaken during the period under review. We also make it our business to share tips on personal finance so you become better managers of your resources.

Thank you for keeping with us!

Peter H Kaujju AG. DEPUTY DIRECTOR PUBLIC & CORPORATE AFFAIRS | 5

KCCA at work along Kira road. INFRASTRUCTURE REFORMS 6 |

note from the Executive

The last 14 months were a busy period for us at KCCA as we undertook infrastructual projects and community engagements to improve the lives of city users.

Government of Uganda provided funding in form of grants and startup capital to stimulate economic activity for the people of Kampala as the stories we profile in here show. We are particulary passionate about creating opportunities and improving the lives of the youth. We have established an Employment Services Bureau for ICT trainning, mentorship, life skills and volunteer programs under i-Serve.

Our vision for the Concrete Yard at Kyanja, is to provide inputs for our infrastructure projects at a lower cost and employment opportunities to over 10,000 youth and support others to begin own entreprises.

The Institution was able to deliver major projects especially in the area of infrastructure including signalising major traffic junctions.

As we overcome the financial huddles currently being experinced, we can propel our vision further. We will continue to engage with our key stakeholders such as development partners, Government, the public and private sectors to bring about the much needed change in Kampala.

Enjoy this edition of the Kampala Steward Magazine!

Jennifer S Musisi (Ph.D/h.c) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KCCA | 7

PHOTO Empowering youths with technical skills in tailoring to step-up their incomes for a better living. 8By | Micheal Joshua Wamakuyu

THE YOUTH VOICE Youth, once equipped with the right tools and exposure, have tremendous potential to build a future we all desire and make the world a better place.

ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF COMMUNITIES PHOTO — A happy Anthony Kaliisa at his carpentry workshop in Kabalagala where he gets a livelihood. | 9 Driving the Economic Pulse of City Folks By Peter Kaujju Cities world over grapple with In the last quarter, KCCA started the ever growing challenges of aquaponics at the Kyanja Agri- demand for employment op- culture Resource Center as the portunities, pressure on infra- latest addition to the collection of structure due to the rural urban urban farming projects that the migration, cropping up of slums institution embarked on to en- and their related social evils. able city inhabitants boost their incomes and improve nutrition How the administration re- levels. sponds to the welfare of the city dwellers is critical. Kampala Aquaponics refers to the mar- which attained city status at riage of aquaculture (fish Independence on 2nd October farming) and hydroponics (the 1962 has taken a firm drive to soil-less growing of plants) that start income generating activities grows fish and plants together in and skilling of the communities an integrated system. especially the youth and women to boost their sources of liveli- PHOTO — Robert Matovu at his workshop in Najjanankumbi, hood. Kampala At this Resource Center, KCCA has spearheaded a series of projects including greenhouses, poultry, piggery and several forms of backyard farming in the city. A concrete yard has also been set up to produce concrete products for city infrastructure works such as curbstones, culverts and pavers among others, all made by previously unemployed youths.

This is in addition to some of the youth groups that have got startup capital under the Youth Fund and groups under the Community Driven Development (CDD) project.

The City now boasts of happy people and stories from the families and groups that are engaged in such economic activities having picked skills and others capital from KCCA. INFRASTRACTURE REFORMS 10 |

PHOTO — Kampala Youths attending an entrepreneurship session at KCCA’s Employment Services Bureau

The Employment Services Bureau’s mandate is to address the high unemployment rate within the city by linking job seekers to potential employers, job counseling, skills development and volunteer programs. Its main objectives include providing employment and labour market information to job seekers and employers and enabling young people acquire em- ployable skills. “In a bid to make the City to more livable and inclusive for the young people, KCCA has invested in youth programs through the Employment Services Bu- reau. The ICT mentorship and skills development, and I-Serve youth voluntary flagship programs have been designed to equip the unemployed youth with competitive skills that has given them an edge against the others in the volatile labor market,” says Abel Asiimwe Supervisor of the Bureau. Some of the major interventions it has in place is the i-Serve youth volunteer program, ICT, Mentorship and Entre- PHOTO — The Mayor of Nakawa Division, Eng. Ronald Balimwezo inspiring graduates preneurship Training, Job Counselling under the i-Serve program. among others. Since its inception, we have registered great success so far. | 11 PHOTO Empowering communities with technical skills in carpentry to step-up their incomes for a better living. 12 |

By Micheal Joshua Wamakuyu

Birds that are revitalizing shattered dreams...

Chicken are not merely birds, they are helping us empower lives and stepping up the economic vitality of communities. | 13

Meet Mohammed Kasirye — A community farmer from Makindye Division, Kampala.

Mohammed Kasirye, today, boasts of many achievements off his toil. But it was not all smooth sailing.

He has been farming for 13 years with a bulk of responsibilities despite his age. His first poultry venture did not yield, struggled to make ends meet and his dreams were headed to a dead end.

KCCA extended startup of 200 chicks that have revitalised his dreams, transformed his life and changed his story.

Today, Mohammed owns a flourishing poultry farm of Kroiler chicken with a production capacity between 300-500 chicks every week each sold at UGX 1700 - UGX 2000. He has bought land for expan- sion and got his grandchildren an education — what better thing to do than give a child an education! Birds that are revitalizing KCCA has empowered Kasirye to dream big. He plans to setup a full hatchery producing over 5000 kroilers and become the biggest supplier of poultry in the whole community.

shattered dreams... Kasirye is just one of the many lives that have been empowered to realize and harness their potential for purposeful and sustainable development. Chicken are not merely birds, they are helping us empower lives and stepping up the economic vitality of communities.

I WANT TO BECOME THE BIGGEST SUPPLIER OF POULTRY IN THE COMMUNITY” “ — Mohammed Kasirye 14 |

From a small house room, in 2011, Tamale Ddungu started mushroom farming with the little capital he had at the time. He engaged in production of mushroom seedlings, processing and selling with the hope of supplementing his income to support his family and other responsibilities.

4 years down the road without tangible benefits attributed to his toil —Tamale looks back at the years as “wasted years”

“We were misguided on what kind of seedlings to buy and more so we lacked sufficient knowledge in mushroom farming” he narrat- ed.

Early this year, KCCA supported him with start-up to the tune of UGX 5 million (Approx 1380 USD) and skills on mushroom farming, marking the rebirth of Tamale’s new hope.

Today, together with his business partner, Ste- phen, Tamale runs ‘Makerere One Commu- nity Vision’, a group of 30 mushroom farmers who engage in production of mushroom seedlings, processing, selling and educating others. This has also seen their venture expand to lending members startup for other income generating activities.

Their vision is to start production of mushroom wine and juice as well as explore other benefits associated with the ‘vegetable’ like health and nutrition.

Tamale can now smile without fear of the future because KCCA has empowered him to realise and harness his potential for purposeful and sustainable development.

Yes, Mushrooms do Miracles! | 15 PHOTO — Tamale’s workmate, Stephen displays some of their mushroom products

Tamale Ddungu can now smile without fear of the future. 16 |

WORLD AIDS DAY in Kampala — “Joining Hands to Scale up HIV prevention in the City.”

PHOTO — Kampala residents seek medical attention at City Hall on the day.

KCCA joined the world in marking the day that was kicked off with a city-wide March as part of the activities in raising awareness of the epidemic. Aside from that, a number of services were offered which included health & sex education, condom distribution, testing among others.

PHOTO — KCCA staff Marching to mark the World Aids Day. | 17

PHOTO — The Deputy Lord Mayor, Sarah Kanyike and KCCA staff tour the health education desk. World AIDS Day is celebrated around the world each year as a key opportunity to raise awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic, take stock of achievements, commemorate those who have passed away and to rededicate ourselves to the fight against the epidemic.

KCCA has made significant strides in implementing the national agenda for fighting the epidemic with support from its partners and commits to undertaking a more coordinated approach of HIV response in the city with a multi-sectoral approach.

IT TAKES COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY TO FIGHT THE EPIDEMIC

WILL YOU JOIN THE REST OF THE WORLD TO THIS COMMITMENT? 18 |

WHY PARTNERSHIPS MATTER TO US

Efforts of partners are propelling Kampala’s education sector forward.

PHOTO — KCCA receiving scholastic materials from BAPS Charities.

Government has increasing demands on its resource envelope. In line with that, Agencies like KCCA have to work within the available resources as well as embrace partnerships to close the funding gaps.

BAPS Charities among other partners have supported the cause of education in Kam- pala City through donation of scholastic materials and renovation of school facilities.

PHOTO — KCCA receiving paint from Sadolin Uganda as part of their CSR to our schools | 19

PHOTO — Rotarians along with KCCA commission a new toilet facility at St Mbaga Tuzinde

Community clubs like Rotary are changing lives of our children by providing essential services like school sanitation facilities, scholastic materials and more which are improving the learning environment of our children enabling them achieve academic excellence.

“The quality of the future de- pends on the quality of investment we make in our children, today”— Dr Jennifer S Musisi 20 |

ADVANCING EDUCATION IN THE CITY... By Juliet Namuddu

CCA is mandated to provide, Lohana Academy and Mother Kevin support, guide, coordinate, Libraries have been set up in some Memorial Primary Schools. regulate and promote quality schools to enable children read for plea- Keducation and social services in the City. sure and acquire more competencies in Despite the successes registered, there are In the exercise of this mandate as an reading. Tourism is another component also various hurdles that have hampered agency of Government, the Institution that the Institution has followed up on exclusive academic performance in our has partnered with the private sector, and more children are now visiting places UPE schools and these among others multinational corporations, religious to consolidate their learning. include; organisations and civil society. • Inadequate funding exhibited by budget 2016 PLE Results constraints. The Institution has constructed and All the above interventions have positive- • In Special Needs Schools we experience renovated over 120 classrooms and ly contributed to an improved learning the following inadequacies that hinder supplied 1383 three-seater desks in 22 environment for the learners as reflected excellent academic performance; trained Government Grant-Aided Primary and in the positive learning outcomes. The manpower to handle the various special Secondary Schools. In addition, KCCA recent Primary Leaving Examinations needs categories, equipment/materials, in partnership with Water Aid/AEE, (PLE) results released by UNEB on 19th amenities, perception about Special AMREF, CIDI and Plan Uganda has January 2016 testify to good inputs. The Needs Children and unfriendly examina- constructed over 633 new stances of toilet National statistics indicated that KCCA tion environment. facilities in Schools. These interventions was the first in districts and 19th amongst have reduced the pupil: stance ratio in municipalities. WAY FORWARD government primary schools from 96:1 in 2011 to 50:1 in 2016. The internal analysis of results revealed Various interventions have to take effect the following; in order to improve and or sustain the To ensure the security and safety of the current performance. These include; children in schools, KCCA fenced 7 Pri- • Excellent performance by increasing mary Schools including Kamwokya P/S, first grades from 7,614(26%) in 2015 to • Community sensitization on the impor- Kabowa COU P/S, Kibuye P/S, Murchi- 7,648(27%) in 2016. tance of providing lunch to children. This son Bay P/S, Nakasero P/S, Muslim Girls • Increased number of overall passes by will reduce the dropout rates, increase P/S and St Paul Kyebando P/S. This re- 3% from 95% in 2015 to 98% in 2016. concentration and general performance. duced the truancy levels and maximized •Increased candidates’ enrolment • Carry out special needs training work- learners’ attendance. Lightening conduc- shops and seminars for teachers. tors have been installed in 10 schools. Year Candidates % • Lobby for more sponsorships and dona- 2013 26,347 23.4 tions from corporates, merchant groups, With ICT integration in teaching and 2014 27,926 24.8 civil societies and development partners. learning processes, 160 desktop comput- 2015 28,883 25.7 • Continue reorganizing teaching staff to ers and 35 laptops were supplied to 27 2016 29,340 26.1 reduce inertia and inefficiency amongst schools with support from partners like the teachers. MTN and Cheshire Services, Uganda. • Reduced dropout rates from 1.9% in • Conduct continuous professional devel- KCCA facilitated the establishment of 2015 to 1.4% in 2016. opment courses. computer hubs in 5 Primary Schools. • Continue to rehabilitate the existing The best ten UPE schools in overall per- infrastructure. In a bid to improve teachers’ welfare, formance in their respective decreasing •Ensure that all schools set up libraries. KCCA spearheaded the establishment scale were; Kitante, Nakasero, Nsambya Set up a mobile library service with the of a Kampala Primary Teachers’ Multi- Girls, St. Peter’s Nsambya, Kalinaabiri, support of partners (FAWE,U) purpose Cooperative Society. The loan Namirembe infants, Busega, St. Ponsiano • Promote Tourism in schools and at the portfolio of Kampala Primary Teachers Kyamula and St. Paul Kyebando. Division level. Multipurpose Cooperative Society has The Best Ten Private primary Schools •Participate in different Sports activities. grown to UGX 609,470,149 in savings The best ten primary schools in overall We look forward to an exciting 2017. and grants. The seed grant from KCCA performance in their respective decreas- is so far UGX 350 Million. A total of ing scale were; Happy hours, Kabojja 199 teachers have so far benefited from Junior School, St. Angella, Bright Junior, the credit facility and 1040 teachers are Hormisdallen, Sir Apollo Kaggwa-Naka- saving with the cooperative Society. sero, Kibedi, Sir Apollo Kaggwa-Mengo, | 21

PHOTO — Pupils of St Mbaga Tuzinde Primary School singing 22 | | 23

EYEING TOMORROW! Pupils of Bukasa Primary School in a jolly mood after the comissioning of a nursery block at the school built by contributions from KCCA staff. KCCA is working to secure a bright future for our school chidren. 24 |

Safety FIRST &

FASTBy Jemimah Nalumansi !

PHOTO — Construction works at KCCA’s Busega Market site

he Construction sector is ers against exploitation as far as their It is therefore important for us to probably the most hazardous safety at the work place is concerned; keep accidents on construction place of work due to the com- and also their rights to compensation sites at the very minimum. Do we Tplexity and nature of the activities in- in case of accidents and injuries. This have the statistics regarding previ- volved; most of which directly expose will check the extent to which law en- ous accidents? Yes we do. Have we the teams involved to possible injury forcement entities have engaged in learnt from these past mistakes? and infections of different types. ensuring that construction site teams In the past, several accidents have been and all stake holders involved are pro- That is the problem; we seem to push recorded at different construction sites tected from harm vis-à-vis construc- each one of them under the rug as across the country, with some as fatal as tion related accidents and injuries. and when they occur. We need to registering deaths and serious injuries. analyze past accidents to improve According to Part III – General Du- our understanding of the problem. These accidents have ranged from fall- ties, Obligations and Responsibili- After all is said and done, it is every- ing walls, to collapsing structures as ties of Employers: Section 13 of the one’s responsibility to ensure that well as excavations burying site work- Occupational Safety and Health Act, proper health and safety guidelines ers, all during construction activities. 2006, it is the duty of the employer to are set at these sites and the necessary In light of this, there is need to inves- protect (his) workers. This involves steps taken to ensure that the guide- tigate the measures that have been taking all possible measures to ensure lines are strictly followed…for the safe- put in place to mitigate these occur- that the staff and public are free from ty of everyone on and around the sites. rences as well as safeguard teams at danger and ensuring that the work- construction sites and all stakehold- ing environment is free from hazards. | 25 Reducing costly remedy of environmental challenges By Faridah Kiggwe

he Strategic Environment options are disregarded at a point in Assessment (SEA) is rela- • SEA is a process for analyzing and time when only few resources have tively a new area in impact addressing the environmental and been spent on their development. Tanalysis and evaluation of proposed health effects of proposed policies, plans, programs and policies on the plans, and programs or other stra- • SEA helps to preserve a healthy en- environment. As such, KCCA has tegic initiatives (e.g. legislation or vironment. Sound application of SEA stepped up capacity to sensitize our regulations). It can be applied at all reduces the need for costly remedia- staff and communities. stages and tiers of decision-making. tion of environmental problems that When carried out systematically, SEA occur in implementing environmen- KCCA’s jurisdiction has a resident will help decision-making in KCCA tally problematic strategic decisions. population of 1,516,210 million to achieve a number of important SEA thus provides economic, social which doubles during the day as environmental objectives and sus- and environmental benefits to cur- many people flock the city to look for tainable development aims which is rent and future generations. jobs and better standards of living. in line with the KCCA vision. So many factors have resulted into • It increases overall transparency of increased population pressure on the • SEA will lead to better environ- strategic decision making, which will environment, infrastructure and so- mental protection and management help planners and decision-makers to cial services like education, transport and will promote sustainable devel- create public trust and accountability and health care. opment. It will also strengthen the in the planning process. Some staff of KCCA have been priv- KCCA policies, plans and programs, ileged to benefit from the Swedish thereby providing a number of • SEA allows decision-makers to International Development Agency immediate and longer-term benefits consider opinions of key stakeholders (SIDA) funding to participate in SEA for KCCA. The procedural benefits early in the planning process. This re- training. We are working to advance of SEA in KCCA will include effi- duces the risk of deadlock during de- the SEA concept in Kampala. ciency of the planning processes and cision-making on individual projects improved governance in the organi- such as locally-unwanted-land-use Our efforts geared towards SEA sus- zation. and not in-my-backyard situations. tainably being embraced by KCCA as is happening in other countries in • SEA will help to inform and warn • Properly undertaken and account- Europe, Asia, Africa, among other the KCCA decision-makers at an ear- able SEA will enhance KCCA credi- continents. SEA is particularly im- ly stage about unsustainable devel- bility of policies, plans and programs. portant in KCCA, for the following opment options. Ultimately, this will reasons; save time and money as problematic

SEA helps to preserve a healthy environment. 26 |

By Agnes Biribonwa This includes all road construction and road marking, installation of road signs and traffic control signals. The only pending work is street lighting and landscaping, which we are in the process of procur- i n g .” Similarly, road construction work along Kira Road and Kabira Junction is making impressive strides standing at nearly 90 percent. Meanwhile, work on Mambule Road and Bwaise Junction is at 85 percent, mostly due to delays attributed to compensation of properties in the road and drainage corridor. Howev- er, the team is wrapping up on outstanding compen- sations to ensure construction work proceeds with Rush hour traffic jam is common place in Kampala. minimal disruption. Fortunately, this will soon be a thing of the past. Makerere Hill Road is also being rehabilitated and widened from Wandegeya to Nakulabye. The road The City has started receiving fully functional, state will be converted into a dual carriageway, and the of the art road junctions like Fairway. junctions at Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road and Gaddafi Road will have traffic control signals installed. “We are proud to announce that construction and Travel time and cost for all road users will signifi- rehabilitation works of the first phase of the Kampala cantly reduce once all planned road construction and Institutional and Infrastructure Development Proj- improvements are completed in Kampala City. Sec- ect is on track,” said Charles Tumwebaze, the Proj- ondly, signage and traffic signaling at major junctions ect Manager, KIIDP2-KCCA. “We have completed will improve traffic flow. Each road will have paved about 96 percent of the works at Fairway Junction. walk ways and signal controlled pedestrian crossings to ensure safety of pedestrians.

PHOTO — Installing Traffic signals at Fairway junction | 27

PHOTO — The recently reconstructed Yusuf Lule Road

The Second Kampala Institutional and from DUST Infrastructure Development Project seeks to enhance infrastructure and institutional capacity of Kampala Cap- to PAVED ital City Authority (KCCA) to improve urban mobility for inclusive economic growth. There are two components to the project, the first component being city wide road infrastructure and associated investments. The Second component is the institutional and systems development support. This five year project is worth US$183.7 Mil- lion. The project started in May 2015. It is funded by the World Bank and the Government of Uganda. 28 |

Travel time and cost for road users will significantly reduce once all planned road construction and improvements are completed in Kampala City. Signage and traffic signalling including signal controlled pedestrian crossings to ensure safety of pedestrians at major junctions will improve traffic flow. | 29

The reconstructed Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala. ——————————————— 30 | The new political dispensation for Kampala City By Peter Kaujju

elivery of services in HE President Yoweri Mu- Kampala City has seveni appointed Beti Olive for the past close to D6 years continued to un- Namisango Kamya as Min- doubtedly improve going by ister of Kampala Affairs and the road network, drainage Hon. Benny Nagwaanya as works, clean environment the State Minister. and lit streets. As this con- tinues to grow, the Govern- In the same vein, the City ment recently announced received new office bearers an independent Ministry for for the directly elected po- Kampala Affairs to super- litical leaders including the vise the City administration Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago seperating it from the Min- Deputy Lord Mayor, Sarah istry for Presidency where Kanyike, Mayors, Authority Kampala was housed earlier. Councillors and Urban Divi- sion Councillors for the next five years. They were sworn in mid- 2016.

PHOTO | Dembe Kilowooza road under construction | 31

PHOTO — Minister for Kampala Beti Kamya (centre) flunked by her counterpart Benny Namugwanya on the left conducting an on-spot tour of Kampala city’s business community and work spaces in the Central Business District. 32 |

His Worship Erias Lukwago His Worship Emmanuel Sserunjoji LORD MAYOR OF KAMPALA MAYOR KAWEMPE DIVISION

His Worship Nganda Mulyanyama MAYOR MAKINDYE DIVISION

His Worship Eng. Ronald Balimwezo MAYOR NAKAWA DIVISION | 33

His Worship Charles Musoke Sserunjoji MAYOR CENTRAL DIVISION

Her Worship Sarah Kanyike KAMPALA DEPUTY LORD MAYOR

Her Worship Joyce N Ssebugwawo MAYOR LUBAGA DIVISION 34 | Lake Victoria Environmental Manage ment Project (LVEMP) Enhances KCCA’s Capacity for Garbage and Dra inage Management. James Semuwemba Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project UGX 950 were procured for maintenance of drainage provided KCCA with equipment to improve solid channels in the city. The trucks deliver 240 tonnes of waste management and drainage maintenance in the silt every day to Kiteezi landfill to cover the garbage. city. Three new garbage trucks worth Uganda Shil- This silt saves KCCA over 1.1 billion shillings an- lings One Billion and Eight Hundred Million Only nually that would otherwise be spent on purchasing (UGX 1.8 Billion) were delivered to ease garbage murram to cover the garbage. Furthermore, four collection in the City. excavators and two backhoes (see figure 2) were procured for maintenance of storm water drainage Each truck transports 60 tonnes of garbage every systems in Kampala. This equipment has increased day to Kiteezi hence increasing KCCA capacity by the de-silting frequency of the drainage channels and 180 tonnes every day. Six new tipper trucks worth is helping reduce floods in the city. | 35 Lake Victoria Environmental Manage ment Project (LVEMP) Enhances KCCA’s Capacity for Garbage and Dra inage Management.

PHOTO — Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago commissioning garbage trucks

We have increased our waste collection from 14,000 tones per month in 2011 to 39,000 per month. This results from the growing fleet and increased supervision.

PHOTO — KCCA staff engage in a community clean up drive 36 | LET US REFORM FARE WELL OF LOVED ONES Godfrey Kissekka Given Uganda’s high population growth rate and rapid urbanization, this cultural shift will free a lot of fertile land for the much needed agricultural production. | 37 LET US REFORM FARE WELL OF LOVED ONES

t is only in Uganda where it is ies can be kept and cared for many should construct its own funeral normal for an employee to call/ days to enable us bury on weekends. homes regional/district headquar- Whatsaap/text/email an employer A funeral home is a place where bod- ters and also provide vehicles, which Ito notify him/her about absence from ies are kept in refrigerators, treated/ the residents can fuel to the various work due with an excuse or reason of embalmed, cremated (where appli- burial sites. going for burial. This can be on any cable) at a fee, with a compound/ In Uganda, every clan/family has its day of the week, but most annoying sitting area for the vigil with areas own cemetery and we mainly bury is when this happens on a Monday or for viewing of the body, complete our dead ones in concrete graves Tuesday. Whereas it is a big challenge with reception areas, ample parking which degrades the environment and to profit- oriented firms to survive in and only removed when the family depletes fertile land which would oth- the competitive world, the nonprofit members are ready to proceed for the er wise be used economically. Gov- entities (non-governmental organiza- burial. Some funeral homes also help ernment of Uganda, Kampala Capital tions) are also affected in project im- one to process a standard death cer- City Authority, municipal councils, plementation and reporting deadlines tificate, provide caskets, clothing and town councils and sub-county to their donors. In the public sector, transportation hearses. Currently, we councils will need to procure land the quality of services offered is have very few funeral homes around for public cemeteries where a small tremendously affected by the endless Kampala, with no such services up fee maintenance fee should be paid absences of government workers. country. by the bereaved. tWe need to change As a result, lots of man hours are lost, our cultural practices so that we start a lot of fuel/transport cash, food costs Many African countries are already public cemeteries, mainly in mar- are incurred as people bury every day moving in this direction like Kenya. ginal, infertile land where we should of the week. The few funeral homes around Kam- encourage multi-level lining of bodies Extended vigils are responsible for pala and are very expensive. As such, to ensure optimal land utilization. perpetuating poverty due to high the Central Government should, Cremation of bodies, where bodies expenditure. through its various districts/sub are burnt and only ashes are kept or Sensitization of the masses needs to counties/towns council local govern- buried should also be studied. be done to change from this practice, ments construct funeral homes. Like such that mourners only show up on with other booming sectors of the All in all, apart from the Muslim the day and time of the burial and de- economy ( private schools and health community, the rest of the country part immediately after burial instead. units), the private investors should be needs to appreciate and change their The above scenario comes on the encouraged and supported to con- old practices so that we start keeping back of on our culture, traditions, struct funeral homes. our deceased dear ones in funeral religion, weak labor laws and our homes, burry only on weekends/ general laissez faire attitude. Government should help the inves- holidays not in private concrete grave Since death is the sure reality, as peo- tors with suitable land, tax free trans- yards but in plain earth public mul- ple die every day; it is important that portation vehicles, education and tilevel cemeteries. For those who can as a country, we change our attitude training for this service to take off. adopt further modernity, cremation and culture to start burying our dear Many Ugandan Insurance companies of bodies should be the most ultimate ones on weekends, except Muslims and funeral Service Companies al- solution. In order to regulate the whose religion does not permit that. ready have funeral insurance packag- above sector, government will need In order to keep our decease decent- es, which they need to popularize and to come out with an enabling law and ly and affordably for many days, we also make them more affordable. policies applicable across all cultures shall need funeral homes, (not neces- In order to provide this service at and religions. sarily more mortuaries), where bod- no or subsidized prices, government 38 |

Car sharing to curb traffic jams Isaac Aropet

There was a lot of grumpiness re- congestion on our streets. Here is cently when the Kampala Capi- something some of us might have tal City Authority proposed new never paid attention to; most of parking rates so as to reduce traf- these cars move only one person fic jam in the City. In as much as from one point to another. Allow the rates might be debatable, it me use commuting to work as an goes without say that the traffic example to drive my point home. jam problem is evident and that Why would people, living in the most of us are desirous of a jam same neighbourhood (sometimes free city. There are several ways to in the same building) each drive to curb traffic jam, though quite un- work with empty seats even when popular to motorists, indeed hik- their workplaces are along the ing parking rates is one way out same travel routes? It is even more as evidenced in cities world over. perturbing when it is workmates Most of the solutions, especially living in the same neighbourhood. land use related ones take time and Why would each person want to may not offer immediate solutions. drive his or herself to a wedding I would like to draw our attention function even when they are ac- to car sharing as one of the possi- tually in position to share a car? I ble immediate solutions. In fact think we need to decipher the im- it is already happening though at plications of this kind of lifestyle a minute level. The introduction and resolve to start sharing auto- of innovative ideas like Uber and mobiles both for our personal good the car sharing practiced by a few and for the greater good of hu- individuals is surely a good sign. manity. I know you might already Indeed the unfortunate urban be thinking, “But they might have sprawl and the struggling public varying schedules”, well, granted, transport sector has significantly but I am not suggesting that this contributed to the need for pri- should happen daily. It might be vate cars. But it also seems to me, circumstantial but the principle is and many will agree that society “car sharing”. A car sharing lifestyle has constructed private car own- will save you a lot of personal fuel, ership as one of the determinants improve your social relations, curb of a successful life. This social con- traffic jam and contribute to the re- struct has planted in the hearts duction in Green House Gas Emis- of many, the desire to own auto- sions (which we know contribute mobiles. This coupled with oth- to climate change). This will ulti- er factors like individualism has mately improve the quality of life significantly contributed to the of the inhabitants of mother earth. | 39

PHOTO | Cross section of Kira road

Right of Way By Dominic Ssemukuutu

ight of Way knowledge comes in many ods, and suitability of reinstatement plan. The shapes and sizes. We will endeavor to iii. In exercise of the mandate in managing authorized representatives of the Director- show you what it means and why it utility service provision ate of Engineering and Technical Services Rmatters. So if you are free, flip through this will thereafter prepare written permission piece of activation to Right of Way, what it One of the ways KCCA monitors the delivery authorizing planned utility activities within means, why KCCA has the mandate to ap- of services within Kampala City is by re- the public ROW. The permission granted is praise, manage and control ROW in Kampala quiring that before any public and/or private conditional, subject to adherence to approved City to the benefit of the general public and utility agency carries out any activities within national and/or Kampala City specifications the control of city projects and modifications. the public right of way, (e.g. repair, remov- and standards for execution of the work, and al, and excavation), they must first obtain any additional provisions as the Director, i. KCCA Mandate; written permission from KCCA through the DETS may deem fit. Directorate of Engineering and Technical The authorized representatives of the En- The Kampala Capital City Authority Act 2010, services (DETS) or their authorized agents. gineering Director, continue to carry out which was enacted to provide for the admin- The intention is to prevent personal injury periodic inspections of the activities of the istration of Kampala City lists the following and inconvenience to the public arising from utility within the public ROW; these inspec- under PART III: Clause 7 as the functions of improper construction practices and right of tions are undertaken to ascertain compliance the Authority, way uses by contractors, public utilities, public with permit conditions. In addition, there are agencies, and property owners. The Direc- compliance monitoring inspections carried a) To set service delivery standards torate of Engineering and Technical Services out over a period of at least one year from b) To monitor the general administration and (DETS), uses utility permits as a mechanism the date of permit expiry to ensure that the delivery of services in the divisions for the review, approval and inspection of affected KCCA and other utility infrastructure c) To monitor the delivery of services within submitted plans for the construction of infra- is reinstated satisfactorily. its area of jurisdiction structure within Kampala City. KCCA has entered into a memorandum of understanding with National Water & Sew- Therefore, KCCA has the legal mandate to iv. Utility Permit application and approval erage Corporation (NWSC) for the purpose appraise, monitor and control the activities process of improving coordination between the two of the various autonomous public and private The procedure for obtaining permission from institutions in managing matters of inter- utility agencies providing services to Kampala the Director for Engineering to install, repair, est regarding provision of NWSC services City dwellers including UMEME, NWSC, maintain, and/or relocate utility infrastruc- within the public ROW whilst also ensuring MTN, AIRTEL, NITA, HUAWEI, MANGO ture within the public ROW requires the that KCCA infrastructure is protected. Also, to mention a few. All these have existing utility seeking permission to formally submit KCCA has a dedicated Right of Way Engineer infrastructure occupying the public right of an application complete with the following to effectively handle all proceedings on behalf way. This infrastructure requires emergency, information: of the Director of Engineering and Technical routine and periodic maintenance, while the Services. planned infrastructure is necessary for exten- ➢ Contact person(s), their designation and The public is invited to partner with KCCA sion of services to previously unreached areas contact details in ensuring that Utility Service Providers also within the public ROW. ➢ Location map, showing street address of the working within Kampala City boundaries work area have obtained the necessary authorization to ii. Meaning of Public Right of Way ➢ The nature of infrastructure improvement proceed with their activities and are not vio- work to be carried out e.g. service connec- lating any of the permit conditions. The City “The public Right of Way, (ROW) includes the tions, infrastructure replacements and/ or residents are also encouraged to report any in- road carriage way and reserve. It’s intended relocation, repair work etc.... cidences of insufficient reinstatement of roads, for use by all citizens for vehicular and pedes- ➢ Design drawings showing layout plans and walkways, storm water drainage channels or trian movement, access to private property other details for proposed utility infrastruc- any other utility infrastructure following ac- and the delivery of essential utility, fire, police ture tivities by Utility Service Providers. The utility and transportation services. The essential ➢ A comprehensive work schedule for the companies are encouraged to cooperate and utility infrastructure includes but is not lim- planned works highlighting particularly the comply with the provisions and requirements ited to telecommunications cables, electricity reinstatement plan for the affected KCCA for the smooth operations and controlled underground cables and overhead poles and infrastructure co-existence to the comfort, satisfaction, plea- wires, storm water drainage, water supply and The information provided is reviewed for sure and triumph of all parties involved. sewer pipeline systems.” accuracy, sufficiency of proposed work meth- 40 |

The 2016 MTN Marathon did not spare nobody — even the youngsters rolled up their sleeves to run for a great cause. KCCA extends its gratitude to MTN and all partners that have graced the annual Marathon whose proceeds for the past 2 years have been dedicated towards improvement of sanitation in City schools.

THANK YOU, APWOYO, MWEBALE, MERCI, MURAKOZE, EYALAMA, MWANYALA, ASANTE SANA, DANKE, GRACIE... | 41 42 |

PHOTO | Produce from Kyanja Agriculture Resource Centre Why Aquaponics? Dr. Esau Galukande

Aquaculture is an under-utilised method of production in much of Africa and Uganda as well due to lack of capacity and high cost of set up. It represents a free source of organic nutrients which would otherwise be considered waste to pollute the environment. The plants use nutrients from fish effluents thereby purifying the water to benefit the fish with zero waste to the environment and there is no need of artificial fertilizers to support growth of vegetables. Water in the unit is recycled so only small amounts are required for top up. The advantages of this system is that it can be set up in a small space, fish output is high and there are low production costs and minimal labor requirements. It is also important to note that in the system, there is no recess it can be a continuous production cycle. For urban farmers, this system is ideal and can be located indoors in a spare room, kitchen or shed and there is no cost required for weeding, pest control and security but with guaranteed access to a market. The production is likely to be taken up by city farmers because of the high demand for fish in the city and reduced supply from capture fisheries and due to the fact that it supports all year round vegetable production. In line with one of the objec- containers has been established | 43 tives of establishing the Kyanja at Kyanja Agricultural Resource Agricultural Resource Center, Centre by a team from Coventry Kampala Capital City Authori- University and KCCA. This sys- ty has partnered with Coventry tem has three interconnected sec- University to develop an inte- tions namely; the fish grow tanks, grated aquaponic system that filter drums and a garden. The could be replicated in parts of unit which has capacity to raise Kampala. An Aquaponic system 60 fish has been stocked with an refers to a setup that combines initial 38 tilapia fish fingerlings conventional aquaculture (raising in addition leafy vegetables and aquatic fish, or prawns in tanks) tomatoes have been established in with hydroponics (cultivating the garden area. plants in water) in a symbiotic The development of the system environment. In conventional will be conducted in three stag- aquaculture, excretions from the es; the first has been concluded fish being raised can accumulate and this involved design of a in the water, increasing its toxic- prototype system using locally ity. However, in the aquaponic available materials. The second system, the ‘soiled’ water is fed to stage will focus on capture of the a hydroponic system where the production costs , development by-products are broken down by of production information and vitrifying bacteria into nitrates modification to the system as may and nitrites, which are eventually be required. The third and final utilized by the plants as nutrients, stage will be the roll out stage and the water is then recirculated and will include training and to the fish tanks. The first trial demonstration of the technology aquaponics system developed to farmers. mainly from recycled plastic

PHOTO — Preparing aquaponic tanks at Kyanja Agriculture Resource Centre Urban Green space is a vegetated land green spaces open to you? One may be area maintained for recreation, commu- tempted to ask, what is this urban green nity enjoyment or aesthetic purposes space to me? in an otherwise an urban environment. Importance of Green Spaces This may include (but is not limited to) The value of green spaces can broadly parks, public gardens, informal recre- be categorized into six areas ational spaces, green belts along roads, Health & Wellbeing outdoor sports facilities, grasslands, As Uganda’s middle class increases provision for children and teenagers, demographically, the incident of de- domestic gardens, allotments and food pressive disorders is also on the rise as growing sites and woodlands. has been the case in many middle and These spaces mainly function to provide high-income countries. It is a well-doc- A Case for Kampala’s Green Spaces an aesthetic and psychological relief umented supposition that access to Bernadette Sanyu from urban developments. green space improves our mental wellbeing; reducing the need to treat Kampala’s green space for anxiety and mental health conditions. There have been positive linkages Kampala has been ranked as one of demonstrated between how well people the most beautiful cities in Africa, in perform at attention demanding tasks part because of its green acreage. It and time spent (either beforehand or is KCCA’s vision for Kampala to be a during) in green space. vibrant, attractive and sustainable city. To achieve this, KCCA plans, develops A large percentage of Kampala’s traffic and maintains a number of green spaces is pedestrian or moves by a pedal cycle. in close collaboration with the public. Green space for example treed green Currently, KCCA maintains the urban belts along roads provide a pleasant forest, 10 developed open spaces, 01 environment for these pedestrians and cemetery and a vast acreage of unde- cyclists and ease connectivity in the city. veloped green spaces including road Larger sport and urban parks encourage verges. individuals to engage in more formal Did you know Chwa II Children’s Park physical activity. (near Mbuya Catholic Church), Na- Urban green spaces also provide pleas- kawa Park (near UAP Business Park), ant areas to relax and socialize; promot- Kamwokya Triangle Park (annexed to ing greater levels of social activity. City Oil, Acacia Avenue) are all public | 45

A Case for Kampala’s Green Spaces

Temperature and Climate Change generations. Do not cut mature trees unnec- ant habitats for pollinators such as bees and Urban Heat Island (UHI) is a city or metro- essarily. butterflies which are crucial since many plants politan area that is significantly warmer than depend on them to reproduce. its surrounding rural areas due to human Air Quality activity. This effect is because materials used Poor air quality is a serious threat to human Economic Impacts to build towns and cities absorb more of the health, causing problems for the respiratory Studies in more developed economics have sun’s energy than the natural surfaces they re- system and cardiovascular diseases. Trees and positively linked proximity to a green space to placed. Near-surface temperatures of Kampala shrubs have multiple impacts on air quality. the commercial and residential property pric- went up by one degree Celsius (10C) between They can clean up the air by removing both es. Creation, maintenance and management of 1979 and 2005. The Kampala Climate Change particles and undesirable gases from the air. a green space is also a direct investment and Action (2015) estimates that the city’s near Generally, the presence of urban vegetation generates employment opportunities. surface will continue to rise by 1.5 – 30C by results reduction in air pollution. Some assessments have attempted to put a the end of the 21st Century. value to the benefits highlighted in this article; Urban green spaces reduce the UHI effect by Flooding and Water Quality tourism expenditure, jobs created, estimated providing shade and cooling the air through In Kampala, as in other urban areas, im- social cost savings (such as impact of reduced the process of evapotranspiration. During this permeable materials are used for roads and air pollution), well-being benefits such as process, the sun’s energy is used to trans- pavements meaning that rain water is not improved visual quality of the environment. fer water from the earth’s surface (the soil, absorbed into the ground. During heavy rains, These assessments conclude that any unit water bodies and from plants leaves) into this water accumulates and many a time, the cost invested in the urban green is more than the atmosphere. Urban green spaces are on drainage capacity is exceeded and flooding doubled. It is not clear however if the assign- average 10C cooler, both during the day and occurs. At the same time, this run-off washes ment of monetary value can fully capture the night, than built-up regions in the same city. pollutants (oil, plastics, dirt) away from the importance of non-monetary effects. This cooling effect can extend beyond the surface on which it falls into the drains and green space itself to the surrounding areas. onward to wetlands, streams, rivers and ulti- Kampala’s green spaces are of value to all of In the hot months, it may reduce the need for mately, in our case, into our beloved Lake Vic- us city dwellers and visitors alike. Yes, the air-conditioning and associated energy use in toria. This has led to high pollution levels in a occasional visitor too will benefit from taking nearby buildings. large number of our domestic water sources. care of and promoting good usage of these Trees and plants take carbon dioxide from Divergently however, plants intercept and spaces. As a Kampalan, it saddens me to see the atmosphere; half of it is stored in their store water reducing the volume of rainwater just how much we abuse our green. It is not branches and roots while large amounts of run-off. Urban green spaces could help reduce uncommon to find a well-dressed middle carbon are stored by the surrounding soils, these risks. They offer an alternative to hard class, middle age lady or gentleman walking through a process known as carbon seques- engineering flood control solutions that can across the grass rather than the walkway right tration. The same plants however, release be disruptive and expensive. beside them, or a large SUV being driven over carbon back into the atmosphere during their Wildlife and Habitats a grassed road median rather than the road it- decomposition when they die. Large trees are Typically, towns and cities are host a less self. The landscape unit at KCCA has received therefore vital to maintain a negative carbon diverse range of plants, animals and birds letters requesting to cut a tree “because it balance. It is necessary for us Kampalans to than their rural neighbours. However, urban attracts people to sit under it”. exercise a lot of caution when handling our green spaces are an opportunity to increase urban forest. Plant a lot more trees for future biodiversity of the cities. They are import- 46 |

WALKING THE TALK ON MATTERS OF AccountabilityIN KCCA Julius Kabugo aking over from an Institution ing entity under the Local Government (KCC) whose systems had broken Category and was in 2016 recognized for As a measure of transparency and account- down in April 2011, the new man- her outstanding achievement in Financial ability, Work Plans and Cash Flow Fore- Tagement at Kampala Capital City Authority Reporting under the International Public casts are forwarded to ministry of Finance faced an uphill task to turn things around Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) by Planning and Economic Development to improve the institution image and win the Institute of Certified Public Accoun- to facilitate quarterly cash limit releases. back public confidence. tants of Uganda. Where funding challenges exist, engagements are carried out with the Ministry of Management through the Directorates of In the FY2013/14 and FY2014/2015, the Finance Planning and Economic Devel- Treasury, Internal Audit, Revenue Col- Auditor General issued to KCCA un- opment for further Management. KCCA lection and Legal Services embarked on a qualified audit opinions on the financial prepares quarterly and annual performance system building process that has propelled statements and this was made possible by reports that are submitted to the Ministry KCCA to one of the most accountable and the much improved financial management of Finance Planning and Economic Devel- transparent institution. systems. This was the very first time in the opment and the Accountability and Public Emphasis was placed on reclaiming of history of the institution to be issued with Sector Management sectors. These reports properties that were illegally and irregularly a clean audit report by the Office of the are consolidated into the annual Govern- sold off, improving budget preparation, Auditor General. ment performance reports for discussion monitoring and implementation process, at the Government annual performance enhancing accountability for both Revenue KCCA was awarded KCCA “A1” Cred- review meeting. and Expenditure as well as implementa- it Rating in a study commissioned by KCCA collects Revenue (NTR) through tion of an electronic revenue Management the World Bank to assess KCCA’s credit collecting agents who are authorized by System that would enhance and increase worthiness.” This implies that KCCA has the Accountant General. These include revenue collections. sound fundamentals and necessary capacity commercial banks and Telecom Networks. With close Supervision and guidance by to support commercial debt funding as a KCCA put in place Revenue collection the office of the Accountant General and result of improved governance, improved Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) Auditor General, KCCA has put in place a service delivery and financial management. with each of the collecting agents. The very robust, efficient and effective Financial The rating was further proof to the robust- MoU’s have helped in the streamlining, Management system which has delivered a ness and effectiveness of KCCA financial monitoring and Accountability for all rev- number of achievements. management system. The study was carried enue collected. Reconciliation of revenue Among the achievements includes; the out by the Global Credit Rating Company collection bank accounts are conducted on Development and implementation of a based in South Africa. a daily basis to ensure that all funds collect- budgeting process that involves consulta- KCCA has effectively implemented Gov- ed are remitted to the consolidated Fund tions with the people (stakeholders) right ernment financial management reforms in Bank of Uganda. KCCA holds monthly from Parish Levels up to the office of the that were initiated by the Ministry of performance review engagements with Lord Mayor and Executive Director. This Finance, Planning and Economic Develop- each of the collecting agents (banks and has enabled KCCA to incorporate the needs ment through the office of the Accountant telecoms) to address issues concerning their of the populace into the Budget proposals General. These among others include the performance and implementation of MoUs and participation of stakeholders in the implementation of the Treasury Single which has led to improved monitoring and process has enhanced transparency and Account and the Decentralization of the accountability for revenue. accountability for resources. Civil servants payroll, pension & gratuity. The Development and implementation of These reforms have enabled the office of the Due to the enhanced transparency and the Accounting Policies and Procedures Accountant General to effectively supervise accountability for resources, KCCA has Manual which guide the financial oper- our operations and advise us to improve attracted a number of both local and inter- ations of the Authority. This was done in where necessary. national donors that have immensely con- consultation with the Political Leaders of KCCA carried out physical asset verifica- tributed to the delivery of quality services Kampala and was approved by the Minister tion exercise and updated the Asset Regis- to the people of Kampala. These among responsible for Kampala. This transparen- ter. The Asset Register is regularly updated others include; World Bank (KIIDP 2), cy approach gave our political leaders an with newly acquired assets and as at 31st GAVI- (Funds Child Health days, Revitalize opportunity to participate in the process October 2016 the total Assets value stood at Immunization activities), Global fund (Ma- of determining how KCCA resources are UGX 533.1billion as compared to the book laria TB and HIV Control), BLEF- Climate applied in the implementation of Govern- value of UGX 45 billion. change, Water Aid to support Sanitation in ment Programs. Registers for each of the five (5) Divisions Kampala, Infectious Disease Institute (IDI) The adoption and application of Interna- and requested the staff at the Divisions to –Supporting comprehensive HIV activities tional and National Financial standards ensure that all assets are secure and main- in Kampala, Feacal Sludge Management and regulations as well as compliance to tained in good working conditions. KCCA by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Financial Laws and rules has enhanced has worked tirelessly to acquire land titles DFID, LVEMP by World Bank, KIIDP by KCCA transparency and Accountability in for all its land and has recovered proper- World Bank and other Government proj- managing financial resources. KCCA has ties that had been illegally taken over by ects like YLP, DICCOS, and many others. twice been voted the best Financial Report- different people. | 47

SylviaPERSONAL Juuko FINANCE TIPS

Undertaking an annual review of your savings or stuck to a budget? And as you more debt? The rule of thumb is to personal financial goals should be a habit have perhaps experienced, your plans borrow for productive purposes. You will that crowns your end of year activities. will only be implemented if you cultivate not be able to save and invest aggressively Just like it’s important to set financial the financial discipline irrespective of the if most of your income is servicing high goals at the beginning of every year, it’s prevailing circumstances. levels of debt, particularly consumer equally crucial to undertake quarterly debt. reviews as well as a final review in De- Next, you can consider why some things cember. have not worked because of circumstanc- Investment is another area that should In most cases, failure to achieve finan- es out of your control. But be careful be reviewed. At the beginning of the cial goals happens if you approach the not to create excuses for whatever hasn’t year, you probably purposed to invest or process like a chore or one of those wish worked as something out of your control. you planned to continue investing in the lists that you put down to feel good One of the things that fall in that catego- side hustle you set up some time back. about yourself, but have no intention of ry is the prevailing economic conditions. Now is the time to determine whether to implementing. Related to that, whenever While this impacts on many aspects of continue with this venture or to cut your you are setting financial goals, you have your financial plan, let’s consider the losses, if your business is perpetually on to consider your life situation in terms of income side of the equation. For instance, life support. age, the size of your household, money if some the goals were premised on the values as well as the level of income. fact that you need resources, how do you Last but not least is retirement planning score on the aspect of generating extra which should be given a lot of attention When it comes to the review, your atti- income? How about the issue of saving as far as the review is concerned. By now tude towards money should be assessed for future needs? If you managed to save you should have determined the lifestyle because it will determine whether you for your goals, you are probably working you desire to have in the future and how hit milestones or not. In this assessment, on implementing them with the money it will be financed. If you start planning you can figure out what went well and accumulated. The advantage with saving for this early, you can easily determine what didn’t go as planned. When it comes is that it gives you options and cushions which age you can quit active work when to your money mindset today, have you you in a challenging economic environ- your passive income can pay for your shifted positions compared to the same ment. lifestyle. In the review, consider what time last year? Determine whether you you have done in terms of saving and are more receptive to new ideas regarding Another item for review, that I consider investing for retirement. You should be personal finance management and what crucial for any financial goal setting, is supplementing the mandatory pension new things you’ve learnt about budgeting, your ability to minimize reckless spend- plans, because those alone can’t tidy you saving, responsible borrowing and investing. From experience, if you perform up in the future. ing. Any money lessons should be man- poorly in this area, it’s very likely that all ifested in your behavior. For example, other aspects of your financial plan will The article was first published in The New which poor money habits did you drop suffer. If you don’t manage your expenses Vision Paper. this year? And if you learnt anything well and practice delayed gratification, it new, how has it been reflected in your will be impossible to stick to your budget. personal financial decision making? The only way you can determine if you learnt An equally dicey area to evaluate is the something new is if the application of this level of debt. How do you rate your knowledge has improved your financial performance regarding efforts to reduce status. For example have you upped your debt? Alternatively, have you acquired 48 | RACHAEL ZENA Chebet

KCCA athletes scooped top spots With the athletes in top form, Uganda at National Cross Country Cham- can be sure of a rich pool of athletes pionships to book slots to represent from which it can select the ‘cream de Uganda at the World Cross Country la cream’ to battle at the global meet in Kampala on 26 March 2017. in March.

Sports is one avenue through which KCCA is proud to contribute to this KCCA is impacting lives in the City. pool with track stars like Racheal Zena Chebet among others. | 49

KCCA bade farewell to Dr. Judith Tukahirwa Tumusiime.

PHOTO — Dr. Judith Tukahirwa and KCCA’s Executive Director Dr. Jennifer S Musisi

Dr. Judith was with KCCA right from 2011, initially as part of the Transition Team that set up KCCA and later as the Deputy Executive Director.

During her time at KCCA, Dr. Judith made a tremendous contribution to the restructuring, setting up and driving KCCA to a now World renown organization in urban transformation and service delivery.

As a member of Top Management, Dr. Judith has provided strong leadership, support and mentored many to excellence. Her openness, creativity, commitment to results and bold sense of humour will dearly be missed.

We will always remember her and continuously thank God for her contribution. 50 | MINDING YOUR DIET Dennis Omodi

ating right and staying clean Uganda. Food safety could therefore walnuts. Harmful: too much red meat are both crucial for main- be responsible for the low life span of and full-fat dairy, because of their taining health throughout the population in the less developed saturated fat content and margarine Ethe years. Carrying an extra 20 or countries since it is responsible for and baked foods, because of the trans 30 pounds with you into old age majority of the illnesses. fats they contain. may cause a myriad of diseases that Aside from loss of life through strike in midlife and later linked to disease-related deaths, the impact of So what should people eat? weight—including dia¬betes, arthri- food related illnesses on the econ- tis, heart disease, and some forms of omy due to reduced productivity For a healthy diet, the focus should cancer. If weight is a problem, it is es- and absenteeism caused by ill health be on fruit, vegetables, whole grains, pecially important to limit processed among the workforce is a serious low- and nonfat dairy, legumes, lean foods that combine sugar and fat. In threat to economic growth. There is meats, and fish. (While there is no relation to consumer health, Uganda also related loss to the economy due single “longevity diet,” a Mediter- is experiencing increase in prevalence to heavy expenditure on health care ranean diet—similar to a conven- of food related diseases. due to food related illnesses. tional healthful diet but with more What illnesses are brought to us emphasis on fish and olive oil—has For instance according to the Minis- when we consume unsafe food? been tied to a decreased risk of heart try of Health Public Health records, Ugandans and indeed Africans suffer disease, reductions in blood pressure in 2012 alone, 1.3 million were from several food-related diseases and “bad” LDL cholesterol. Medi- reported to be afflicted as a result of such as Gastroenteritis, Listeriosis terranean dieters may also outlive consuming unsafe food products. (various manifestations), Emetic non-followers by two to three years, This constituted 14% of all diseases intoxication, Dysentery, Botulism, research suggests. For someone recorded in the same year. This figure infectious hepatitis, Enteric infection, whose current diet is far from this appears to be low as compared to Q fever, Kidney diseases, Tuberculo- ideal, it is advisable to start small: 76% of hospitalized persons attribut- sis, Anthrax, Pharyngitis, nephritic load more veggies on the dinner ed to food safety in US in 1999. sequelae, Brucellosis (Bang’s Disease), plate; eat more skinless chicken or enzootic abortion, Scarlet fever/sore beans in place of hamburger/junk The low figure in Uganda could be throat, Sore throat and Toxoplas- foods. (A singly daily serving of pro- attributed the fact that most diseases mosis among others. These illnesses cessed or unprocessed red meat may are not reported to the health centers, account for a greater proportion of boost the risk of premature death, ac- since some of the illnesses are treated diseases and hospitalization. cording to a recent study by Harvard at home using unconventional means. School of Public Health researchers. Uganda also lacks appropriate epide- Heart Disease: By now, every person And exercise. Walking briskly for at miological surveillance systems that knows the roll call of foods that affect least 30 minutes every day makes it link diseases to their causes. Putting your heart, for better and for worse. easier to get away with the occasional these factors in consideration, it is Good for the ticker: mono¬un- cookie. With further fine-tuning of likely that food related diseases may saturated fats like olive oil and the that basic healthful eating plan, you account for more than 95% of illness- omega-3 fatty acids found in such can greatly improve your odds of es in less developed countries like cold-water fish and in flaxseed and staving off the risk of early death. | 51

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