Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has criticized decades of neglect and corruption for contributing to Kampala’s recent floods, describing the situation as both avoidable and disgraceful. “You allow thieves to never build drainage systems in Kampala for 40 years, then you allow them to build in God’s natural drainage system…the wetlands! Why wouldn’t Kampala flood?” he said.
The general condemned officials and developers who have encroached on wetlands, warning that such actions have severe consequences for the city’s residents. “From now on, stealing from Kampala will be equivalent to stealing from Jesus Christ! They will pay,” he added, signaling that those responsible for illegal developments and corruption should face strict accountability.
Experts agree that Kampala’s rapid urban growth, coupled with unplanned construction in wetlands and inadequate drainage systems, has increased the city’s vulnerability to flooding. Gen. Muhoozi’s comments have sparked widespread discussion about urban planning, environmental protection, and the urgent need for strong measures to prevent future disasters.
