The Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajat Minsa Kabanda, has warned contractors and suppliers that failure to meet environmental standards will attract tough sanctions as Kampala moves to cleaner and more accountable procurement.
She spoke on December 11, 2025, during the 5th KCCA Suppliers’ Conference held at Imperial Royale Hotel.
Kabanda said the government will no longer tolerate service providers who ignore environmental protection.
She said the era of cutting corners, neglecting environmental safeguards, or putting profit before public interest is over. Suppliers who fail to meet sustainability standards, she added, will face penalties, while those who innovate responsibly will receive support.
The conference, held under the theme Sustainable Supply Chain Management for Eco-System Conservation, brought together suppliers, contractors, regulators, and government agencies to discuss how procurement can support environmentally responsible growth.
Kabanda reminded participants that the PPDA Act, under Section 61A, requires all procuring entities to factor in environmental protection, social inclusion, and innovation. She said KCCA will enforce the law fully.
She said development in Kampala must protect the ecosystems that support life. All projects, she added, must focus on long-term value, resilience, and environmental care.
KCCA Executive Director Hajat Sharifah Buzeki said sustainability must guide every stage of procurement, from sourcing to delivery.
She said sustainable supply chains are now a requirement, not a choice. Every step, she noted, must protect ecosystems, reduce harm to the environment, and improve people’s welfare.
Buzeki said KCCA managed a budget of Shs819 billion in the 2024/25 financial year. About 80 per cent, or Shs659 billion, went through procurement with sustainability built into the contracts. For the 2025/26 financial year, KCCA plans to spend Shs802 billion through procurement, representing 84 per cent of its Shs952 billion budget.
She said the figures show KCCA’s commitment to greener operations, safer workplaces, and inclusive economic growth.
Buzeki added that sustainable supply chains should create jobs and training opportunities for young people, women, and vulnerable groups.
She called on suppliers to use low-carbon materials, reduce emissions, protect wetlands, and recycle construction waste.
She urged participants to play their part in shaping Kampala’s future, saying the city can only be restored through shared responsibility.
Doreen Akatuhwera, head of KCCA’s Procurement and Disposal Unit, challenged manufacturers to take responsibility for the environmental impact of their products.
She asked whether manufacturers were comfortable seeing their products blocking drainage channels or polluting lakes and rivers. She said products must be managed responsibly from production to disposal.
Akatuhwera said the conference aimed to deepen understanding of sustainable supply chains, showcase KCCA’s conservation efforts, and strengthen cooperation between suppliers, regulators, and the private sector.
