social impact 13 August 2026 Nile Post
KCCA Launches Breastfeeding Room at City Hall to Support Working Mothers
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has established a dedicated breastfeeding room at City Hall, offering a private and hygienic space for nursing mothers to express milk or breastfeed during work hours. This initiative aims to ease the challenges working mothers face in balancing professional responsibilities with infant care. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/363166/kcca-opens-breastfeeding-room-at-city-hall-to-support-working-mothers
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has officially opened a dedicated breastfeeding room at its City Hall offices. This facility is designed to provide nursing mothers employed by KCCA with a private, clean, and comfortable environment to breastfeed their babies or express milk while at work.
The launch coincides with Uganda’s observance of August as Breastfeeding Month, underscoring KCCA’s commitment to supporting working mothers. The initiative aims to alleviate the difficulties many face in continuing to breastfeed while managing their professional duties.
KCCA Executive Director, Sharifah Buzeki, stated that the room is more than a compliance measure; it reflects a people-centered approach to employee welfare. She emphasized that supporting working mothers and their children contributes to a more productive workforce, as mothers can focus better on their tasks knowing their children’s needs are met.
The establishment of this facility was made possible through the support of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). Buzeki further called for the expansion of such facilities to other KCCA workplaces, including division offices and markets, to accommodate a wider range of employees.
Deputy Executive Director Benon Kigenyi and Director of Public Health and Environment Dr. Sarah Zalwango also highlighted the benefits to the workplace, noting that empowered mothers are more effective in their roles. KCCA confirmed that similar breastfeeding-friendly spaces are already operational in markets like Busega and Wandegeya.
Development partners and the Ministry of Health have welcomed KCCA’s move, recognizing the critical role workplaces play in enabling mothers to sustain breastfeeding practices alongside their careers. The initiative serves as a timely reminder of the importance of creating supportive environments for nursing mothers in all professional settings.