Rethinking Kampala’s waste management strategy
The Ugandan government is reconsidering a proposed waste disposal site in Mpigi District due to environmental and safety concerns raised by President Museveni. Officials are now seeking alternative sustainable waste management strategies for Kampala.
Why it matters
Effective waste management is a critical infrastructure challenge for rapidly growing urban centers in developing nations.
The government is reconsidering the proposed Buyala waste disposal site in Mpigi District after President Yoweri Museveni raised concerns about its proximity to an oil storage facility. With the site now in doubt, attention is turning to how Kampala can develop a sustainable system for collecting, disposing of, and managing its growing waste.
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