Dorothy Kisaka, the Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has commended the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) for enhancing the availability of high-quality healthcare and education services in Kampala.
Kisaka expressed her gratitude while hosting Amin Mawji OBE, the Diplomatic Representative of AKDN in Uganda, at the KCCA offices.
Recently, the Aga Khan University Hospital inaugurated the Nakawa Specialty Centre, located on Old Port Bell Road in Nakawa. This facility represents the first establishment on the future Aga Khan University’s Kampala campus.
The center provides advanced medical services, including chemotherapy, dialysis, and diagnostic imaging such as CT scans, mammography, neurophysiology, and ultrasound.
Kisaka conveyed her enthusiasm for the project, noting its alignment with the Kampala Smart City agenda, which emphasizes three core pillars: Technology, Infrastructure, and People’s Well-being.
“Aga Khan’s initiatives fit in the Kampala Smart City agenda with its beautiful infrastructure and focus on people’s well-being,” Kisaka stated.
She also highlighted that these projects are feasible due to the NRM government’s dedication to ensuring all citizens have access to quality healthcare and education.
This commitment is manifested through the creation of a supportive environment and the formation of partnerships with organizations like the Aga Khan.
In his remarks, Mawji expressed gratitude to President Yoweri Museveni for providing the land, which has been instrumental in the project’s progress.
“I also want to thank KCCA for the construction of the roads. Old Port Bell Road is progressing well,” Mawji said.
In line with greening the city, Mawji revealed recent ecological efforts at the Nakawa site, including the planting of a micro forest with 250 trees and plans to identify at least ten other sites across Kampala for similar projects.
Mawji also announced that the university building and student housing are expected to be completed and inaugurated by the end of this month.
The 60-acre Nakawa site is envisioned as a center of excellence for education and healthcare.
Mawji emphasized that the goal is to establish a hub that not only delivers top-notch education but also serves as a beacon of health.