Kagadi District Council Closes Community Hall Over Poor Sanitation

Kagadi District Council has decided to shut down the Kagadi Community Hall after it was deemed unfit for use due to deteriorating conditions and a lack of proper sanitation facilities. The decision was announced by the District Speaker, Magezi Muwonge, on Tuesday, following concerns over the hall’s inadequate infrastructure.

The council’s recent meeting was relocated to the Muhorro Town Council offices, as the community hall no longer has functional toilet facilities. Previously, the hall did have restrooms, but they were demolished due to their dilapidated state. Speaker Muwonge confirmed that the council had made several requests to the Kagadi District Local Government for urgent renovations, including the installation of new toilets, but these appeals have gone unaddressed.

As a result, the council’s next scheduled meeting on December 20th will be held at an alternate subcounty location, unless the necessary repairs and upgrades are completed. The decision has sparked frustration among several councillors, who have blamed the Kagadi District Local Government, led by the executive committee, for failing to ensure basic sanitation at the facility.

Kagadi District LC5 Chairperson Ndibwami B. Yosia explained that the district is currently working with a budget from the previous financial year, which has limited capacity for immediate repairs. However, he reassured the council that plans to renovate the community hall, including the construction of new toilet facilities, are in progress and will be prioritised once funding is available.

Councillors have raised serious concerns about the health risks associated with the lack of adequate sanitation at the hall, with many stating they would prefer to meet at other venues rather than continue using a facility that fails to meet hygiene standards.