Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga was sworn in as the Lord Mayor of Kampala on May 20, 2026, during a ceremony at City Hall. In his inaugural address, he outlined a five-point agenda focusing on garbage collection, traffic decongestion, flood control, job creation, and anti-corruption measures.
Balimwezo, who previously served as the Member of Parliament for Nakawa Division, won the mayoral election on January 14, 2026, with 58% of the vote. He replaces Erias Lukwago, who held the office for two terms.
βWe will restore order and accountability in Kampala,β Balimwezo said, according to local media reports. He announced a 90-day plan to clear garbage from the city's central business district and deploy traffic officers to key junctions.
The new mayor faces a city of over 1.5 million people grappling with rapid urbanization. Kampala generates about 1,200 tons of waste daily, of which only 40% is collected, according to the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).
