The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has stepped up enforcement against developments allegedly constructed in violation of planning regulations, demolishing two buildings under construction in Nakasero and Kololo. The operation, conducted by KCCA's enforcement team with police protection, started around midday and was prompted by reports that the structures were being built on land reserved for a road or without approved building plans.
The first structure, located along Nakasero Road near the Kampala Resident District Commissioner's office, was pulled down after KCCA officials established that it was being constructed on land reserved for a road. Several people found at the site were arrested, while construction equipment, including a crane, concrete mixers, and a generator, was confiscated. The demolition briefly attracted resistance from a group of men, locally referred to as kifeesi, who attempted to disrupt the operation.
The enforcement team later moved to Kololo Baskerville Street, where it demolished another building under construction over similar alleged planning violations. A KCCA official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the two developments were among structures being targeted for allegedly lacking approved building plans and other required authorizations.
The Nakasero building was alleged to belong to businessman Hamis Kiggundu, while the Kololo structure was reportedly linked to Chinese nationals. However, the ownership claims had not been independently verified by the Uganda Radio Network (URN) at the time of publication. KCCA spokesperson Daniel Nuwabine said the authority was still gathering details about the operation and would issue a formal statement once the information had been verified.
The demolitions come as KCCA intensifies enforcement of building regulations, particularly against developments constructed without approval or on land reserved for roads and other public infrastructure. This move is aimed at ensuring that buildings in Kampala are constructed in accordance with the city's planning regulations.
The KCCA's enforcement team has been working to identify and demolish structures that violate planning regulations, with several buildings targeted in recent weeks. The authority has warned developers that it will continue to take action against those who fail to comply with building regulations, in order to maintain order and safety in the city.
The impact of the demolitions on the affected property owners and the broader community remains to be seen. However, the KCCA's efforts to enforce planning regulations are expected to have a positive impact on the city's development and infrastructure.
Key points
- The KCCA has demolished two buildings in Nakasero and Kololo over alleged planning breaches.
- The demolitions were conducted due to reports that the structures were being built on land reserved for a road or without approved building plans.
- The KCCA has intensified enforcement of building regulations, targeting developments constructed without approval or on land reserved for public infrastructure.
