Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, Jennifer Musisi has called upon the students of Makerere University to protect and properly utilize the new infrastructure KCCA has set up at the university, saying it is for their own good.
Ms Musisi made the remarks recently as she hosted a delegation from the university led by Faisal Lwanga, the Chairman of Makerere Soccer Fans. The group was at KCCA to thank Musisi and her team for installing security lights among others within the university parameters.
Lwanga said: “Madam, we thank you for all the roads and security lights within Makerere University. This has improved security and eased movement within the university. We are committed to rally behind every developmental and sport activity of KCCA.” He said Makerere graduates face the persistent challenge of unemployment.
Responding to the appreciation, Musisi said: “I am pleased to learn that our work in improving city infrastructure is well received and is making life better for university students as they go about their studies.” She said, “I am especially, delighted to hear that incidents of theft have significantly reduced due to enhanced street lighting and students are safer.”
The reconstruction of roads, walkways and installation of lights has uplifted the face of the university, more so as a result of the partnership between KCCA and the university.
Musisi told students of KCCA’s programs in supporting the youth generate income such as the Youth Empowerment Program which equips the youth with skills and provides plus startup capital for small investment groups. She too urged graduates to enroll in KCCA’s Employment Service Bureau, saying it offers opportunities such as tips on how to compete favourably for employment.
KCCA is constructing a perimeter wall along Makerere Hill road to further secure the University. However, students pleaded with KCCA to work with the management of Makerere University to construct a perimeter wall around the entire university to eliminate trespassers.
The construction of well-lit University roads, perimeter wall and the remodeling of the University Main Gate are a result of a negotiated in-kind compensation between KCCA and Makerere University Management.
The University consented to offer some of its land for the upgrade and expansion of Makerere Hill Road, which runs from Wandegeya to Nankulabye. The works were implemented under KCCA’s Kampala Institutional and Infrastructure Development Project with funding from the Government of Uganda and the World Bank.
Musisi urges Makerere students to protect infrastructure
