KCCA councillor, Yasini Omari, has questioned the mandate of the authority’s disciplinary committee, arguing that it lacks the powers to hear his petition on committee appointments and alleged conflicts of interest.
Omari, the lord councillor representing Makindye East II, appeared before the committee on rules, procedures and discipline following a referral by the KCCA Speaker Zahra Luyirika during a special council meeting held on April 9, 2026.
At that meeting, Omari raised concerns about the appointment of councillors to school management boards while also serving on the education committee.
He argued that the dual roles create a conflict of interest, especially in cases where oversight decisions may be compromised.
The matter was subsequently referred to the committee chaired by Francis Mbaziira, the councillor representing Kampala Central. The committee convened at Imperial Royale Hotel to hear Omari’s petition.
During the session, Omari told the committee that he had initially been appointed to the education committee but was later removed and replaced by Moses Ssendi Africa, a councillor affiliated with the National Unity Platform.
He said he now does not appear on any committee.
“I want to know why my name was removed and why I am not appearing on any of the committees,” Omari said.
He also questioned why some councillors sit on the boards of more than three government schools, arguing that this raises further concerns about accountability and fairness.
Omari maintained that it is improper for a councillor to serve on both the education committee and a school management board, warning that such overlap could compromise oversight and decision-making.
In his response, Mbaziira said the committee was recently constituted and that councillors may serve on more than one committee. He added that the issues raised would be forwarded to the full KCCA council for consideration.
Committee member Rose Nalubwama defended the current arrangement, saying councillors on school boards do not take part in day-to-day management but instead provide guidance on policy matters.
Omari, however, insisted that the disciplinary committee should not handle his petition, arguing that some of its members also sit on the education committee and are therefore conflicted.
He further criticised the invitation letter summoning him to the hearing, saying it contained contradictory messages. He said one part invited him for consultations while another warned of possible consequences if he failed to appear.
The hearing ended prematurely after Omari informed the committee that he had to leave for medical attention. He also accused the committee of poor time management.
Mbaziira said the committee would compile its findings and present them to the KCCA council for further action.
