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Kampala Lord Mayor Eng. Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo has confronted contractors over what he described as problems with workmanship on a city drainage project, personally inspecting an open trench and questioning the installation of concrete drainage pipes.
A video circulating on X on September 19, 2026, shows Balimwezo standing on a large concrete drainage pipe at a construction site while pointing out issues with the ongoing works, including the use of bricks and rocks around pipe joints or connections.
He is seen addressing contractors, workers and other people at the site as he questions the quality of the work.
The accompanying commentary claims that the defective work could have been covered and buried if it had not been identified during the inspection, potentially creating drainage problems in the future. That claim has not been independently verified.
Balimwezo’s inspection comes amid his administration’s focus on infrastructure and service delivery in Kampala. Earlier this month, KCCA reported that he inspected the Mpererwe-Kiteezi-Kiti road project together with members of the City Executive Committee and the authority’s technical team, saying the leadership was monitoring works and engaging contractors and consultants.
The Lord Mayor’s engineering background has also featured prominently in his public profile. He holds degrees in civil engineering and previously worked as a civil engineer and lecturer at Kyambogo University before entering elective politics.
KCCA records also show that Balimwezo has placed emphasis on infrastructure oversight, with the authority saying his administration was working with its technical leadership on improving city services.
The drainage inspection has attracted attention online, with supporters praising Balimwezo’s hands-on approach to monitoring construction works. Others have raised broader questions about supervision and quality control on city projects.
The inspection comes at a time when drainage and stormwater management remain significant concerns in the Greater Kampala area, with recent reports of flooding and stormwater-related problems affecting communities along ongoing road projects.
Look at the kind of work these Chinese contractors are doing on the ground. Now imagine billions of taxpayers’ money poured into projects like this!!! pic.twitter.com/Rf6D5Oq7QR
— Nahabwe Bruce (@brucenahabwe1) September 19, 2026
