The swearing-in ceremony of Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga and 34 councillors at City Hall was conducted under strict health and security protocols amid heightened Ebola alertness in Uganda.
The ceremony, held today at City Hall, Kampala, took place under intensified screening and crowd-control measures as authorities continue to enforce guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola.
Initially, KCCA officials had allowed each councillor to be accompanied by up to 15 guests.
However, the arrangement was later revised, limiting attendance to only two escorts per leader in a bid to reduce congestion and enhance public safety.
After taking the oath, Lord Mayor Balimwezo said he had planned to invite several LC1 chairpersons from across Kampala in recognition of their role in grassroots service delivery, but noted that the Ebola restrictions made this impossible.
Makindye Division councillor Judith Nalukwago, who is also a medical practitioner, said while the restrictions affected many supporters, they were necessary to safeguard public health.
Rose Kigozi Nalubwama, the LC5 councillor for Nateete–Mutundwe, expressed disappointment that many of her supporters were unable to attend, noting that similar limitations were experienced during the COVID-19 period.
However, Solome Deborah Nangooba of Salaam Division took a more critical stance, alleging that some supporters were deliberately blocked from accessing the venue, although she acknowledged that Ebola standard operating procedures (SOPs) were in place.
She further pointed to inconsistencies in enforcement, claiming that some individuals entered without proper screening or hand hygiene procedures.
The ceremony comes as health authorities across Uganda continue to strengthen preventive measures to curb the spread of Ebola.
By Olivia Nabaggala
20th May 2026
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