Joy Ruth Acheng, the former Ugandan ambassador to Canada who was recently deported from the country on accusations of corruption and inappropriate behavior, has publicly expressed her interest in becoming the next Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).
This comes after the recent dismissal of Dorothy Kisaka, the former KCCA Executive Director, alongside other officials.
In a statement released through her tweeter account, Acheng voiced her readiness to serve, calling on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to consider her for the position.
“I wish the president, H.E Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, can consider me for the role of Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority. As a former diplomat in Canada, I find myself eligible for this position,” Acheng stated.
She also took a moment to acknowledge her predecessor, saying, “I thank Madam Dorothy Kisaka and I wish her well.”
Acheng’s tenure as Uganda’s ambassador to Canada came to an abrupt end following her deportation.
Canadian authorities accused her of corruption and improper conduct, which led to her return to Uganda.
Despite these allegations, Acheng is determined to make a comeback in public service, specifically in a leadership role within the KCCA.
The government has not yet responded to her request, but the search for Kisaka’s replacement is expected to draw considerable interest from other candidates as well.
KCCA, which oversees the management of Kampala, plays a critical role in the development and administration of Uganda’s capital city.
The Executive Director position is a high-profile role, and Acheng’s public declaration has added a new twist to the process of finding a successor to Kisaka.
For now, all eyes remain on the president’s decision.
