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The Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Dorothy Kisaka, has announced plans to commence a verification process for all cleaners under the authority’s employ. This exercise, scheduled to begin on Monday, March 4, aims to ensure the accurate identification and registration of cleaners associated with Saving and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) involved in city cleaning operations.
In an interview with New Vision Online on Friday, March 1, Kisaka emphasized the importance of verifying all registered members of the SACCOs to uphold transparency and accountability in the payment process. She highlighted the necessity of ensuring value for money and eliminating any irregularities within the system.
Kisaka reassured the city’s cleaners of the government’s commitment to honoring contractual agreements with both community SACCOs and 7Hills SACCOs. Stressing the importance of remaining calm, she affirmed the authorities’ dedication to compensating all workers promptly and fairly, contingent upon their inclusion in the official registry.
Eng. David Luyimbazi, the KCCA deputy executive director, echoed Kisaka’s sentiments, underscoring the significance of recent consultative meetings convened by the ministers for Kampala. These discussions, which included various stakeholders such as MPs, division mayors, city councilors, and KCCA senior management, addressed pressing concerns regarding job security for casual workers and the autonomy of SACCO operations.
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Luyimbazi highlighted the need for SACCOs to function independently within the established framework, safeguarding the long-term interests of their members. He acknowledged challenges such as duplicated efforts among different SACCOs and the presence of unauthorized personnel within SACCO groupings, prompting the need for comprehensive headcounts and verification procedures.
Following extensive deliberations, Luyimbazi announced the rescission of previous directives requiring former casual workers to transition or migrate independently between SACCOs. Instead, modalities for integrating all casual workers into existing contractual arrangements will be determined after further consultations and clear directives from relevant authorities.
Regarding the workforce size, Kisaka previously disclosed that KCCA employs over 4,000 cleaners responsible for various sanitation and maintenance tasks across the city. Emphasizing the indispensable role of these workers in preserving the city’s cleanliness and functionality, she reiterated the authority’s commitment to their welfare and job security.
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