She served as the first Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority. She was appointed to that position in April 2011 by the President of Uganda, following the creation of the new institution that replaced Kampala City Council. She assumed office on 15 April 2011. On 27 February 2014, the President of Uganda re-appointed her for another three-year term, effective 14 April 2014.[3] Her contract was renewed in April 2017, to run from 15 April 2017 until 14 April 2020.[4] However, on 15 October 2018, she tendered her resignation as KCCA Executive Director, effective 15 December 2018.[5]
Musisi is a lawyer, advocate of the High Court of Uganda and seasoned administrator with a strong legal, administrative and leadership background.[10] She trained at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda as well as numerous other institutions including the George Washington University, Harvard Business School and Harvard Law School.[6]
Musisi briefly worked as a State Attorney in the Directorate of Public Prosecutions and moved on to become the Assistant Secretary Legal Affairs for Makerere University. She was then appointed Head of Legal Services for the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). Her position was then elevated to Commissioner Legal Services and Board Affairs in the same institution, a position in which she served with distinction for several years. Together with Allen Kagina, Musisi led the formulation and implementation of the Institutional Reforms and Restructuring Programme at Uganda Revenue Authority.[6][9]
In URA, Musisi was involved in policy formulation, legislative drafting and initiation of amendments, as well as policy implementation at the executive and board levels. She was also a key player in financial planning and management. During this period, she was responsible for originating several policies, like the whistle-blower policy, aimed at increasing integrity and stamping out corruption. One of her key achievements was the recovery of the 8-acre piece of land on which the URA headquarters stands today. She was also the leader and key member of the team which oversaw the recovery of vast sums of tax monies owed to Government, including taxes accruing from oil exploration activities. Her role as Commissioner Legal Services and Board Affairs also involved working closely with the Commissioner General and the Senior Management Team, the Board of Directors and various stakeholders including government ministries, the Tax Appeals Tribunal and the Uganda judicial system.[6]
In 2011, Musisi was appointed by the President of Uganda as the first Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority. She led the formulation and implementation of transformation of the City Administration from a Local Government to a corporate entity under the Central Government.[6] In March 2014, her contract was renewed for another three years, to run from 15 April 2014 until 14 April 2017.[11] Her contract was further renewed in April 2017, to run from 15 April 2017 until 14 April 2020.[4] However, on 15 October 2018, she tendered her resignation as KCCA Executive Director, effective 15 December 2018, citing inadequate funding and irreconcilable competing interests between the KCCA Technical Team and politicians, that made it increasingly difficult to achieve the set transformational targets.[5]
In her farewell speech, Musisi handed over 250 land titles belonging to KCCA, with another 56 still being processed (total of 306 land titles).[12]
In her career at the helm of the various public institutions, Musisi has led several teams to register numerous successes, some of which are highlighted below:[5]
Established the Uganda Employment Service Bureau and Skills Development Centre
Initiated the I-serve program for skilling young graduates
Established the Kyanja Agricultural Resource Centre of Excellence for Urban Agriculture
Established the Kyanja Concrete Yard for Infrastructure Projects
Introduced Specialized Services in KCCA Health centers including a Renal Unit in Kisenyi Health Centre, 10 Dental Units
Constructed maternity units in Kawaala and Kitebi Health Centers
Upgraded Kawempe and Kiruddu Health centers to 200-bed Referral Hospitals
Established 6 Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies for KCCA Technical Staff, KCCA Health Workers, KCCA Teachers, KCCA Drivers, KCCA Law Enforcement and KCCA Waste Workers)
Established the Annual Kampala City Festival
Established the Kampala Sunday Street Market
Constructed the 2000-capacity Wandegeya Market
Procured and Initiated the more than 6-acre USAFI market and Transport Terminal Complex
Held the Inaugural East and Central African Cities Development Forum
Restarted the Passenger Rail Services
Established the Kampala Water and Sanitation Forum
Established the Kampala Migration Forum
Established the Kampala Solid Waste Management Private Sector Platform
Initiated the Kampala Street Naming, House Numbering and Addressing Project
Established new and specialized Business Units in Kampala including the Land Management Unit, Risk Management Unit and Client Care
Established award-winning Social Media Platforms for KCCA
Held the only Future of Cities Forum in Africa
Established the Kampala Climate Change Action Plan
Oversaw the formulation of the Kampala Climate-Smart Capital Investment Plan
Revamped the Kabalagala Youth Centre
Revamped the KCCA Football Club into a Continental Powerhouse
Constructed the Phillip Omondi Stadium as the first FIFA-certified Astro-turf Stadium in Uganda
Established the East African Customs Union and law
Musisi has been the recipient of numerous prestigious International, Regional and National awards. Some of the awards and honors she has received include:
Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities: United Graduate College, US, January, 2016
IHS Alumni International Urban Professional Award – Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 2018
African Virtuous Women Award: African Agent of Change 2018, Abuja
Grand Global Award for Integrity and Excellence in Leadership – Global Leadership Training USA, 2016.
Country Winner (Agencies and Regulatory Authorities Sector) CEO Global Africa's Most Influential Women in Business and Government Award 2015/16
Regional Winner (Agencies and Regulatory Authorities Sector) CEO Global Africa's Most Influential Women in business and Government Award 2015/16
The Governance Award – African Leadership Award and Medal of Honor in Business. New York 2018
Selected as one of the 100 Exceptional Leaders in the Commonwealth 2014–15
Paul Harris Awards 2013 and 2014 from The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
Vocational Award 2012/2013 for Dedicated and Selfless Service from the Rotary Club of Sunrise Kampala
Certificate of Appreciation from Inspirational Development Uganda
Appreciation award – Makerere University 82nd Guild Uganda
Airtel Woman of Substance Award 2013 for Outstanding Contribution to Uganda's Public Service
Inspirational Woman of Uganda Award for Exemplary Leadership – 2013
Philadelphia City Citation presented by the Mayor of Philadelphia Michael A. Nutter – August/September 2012
Medal of Achievement for Distinguished Service to the Nation – King's College, Budo – 2008
Award for Best Performing Student at King's College Budo – UCE 1982
National Award as the 4th Best Performing Student in Uganda – UACE 1982
