KCCA urges landlords, developers to prioritise safety
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials are urging developers and landlords to prioritize safety and regulatory compliance during construction. The warning emphasizes that building without proper approvals or professional oversight creates significant disaster risks for residents.
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Ensuring building safety is critical for urban disaster risk reduction and preventing structural collapses that lead to loss of life.
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KCCA urges landlords, developers to prioritise safety during construction
Resilience starts at home. A home built on a wetland is not affordable housing; it is a future funeral
KCCA deputy executive director Benon Kigenyi. (File)
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has advised homeowners, landlords and developers to prioritise safety during construction, warning that buildings erected without approved plans, quality materials and qualified professionals can turn homes into death traps.
"Resilience starts at home. A home built on a wetland is not affordable housing; it is a future funeral."
The warning was sounded by KCCA deputy executive director Benon Kigenyi during the commemoration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026 at the KCCA grounds on Wednesday.
It was held under the theme 'Resilience Starts at Home: Call for Good Practices'.
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