KCCA intensifies Weyonje Clean-Up campaign in Kawaala following NEMA recognition

20 June 2026, 5:05 pm

By Ronald Ssemagonja

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), through its Weyonje Department, today continued its weekly clean-up exercise in Kawaala Zones I and III along Kawaala Link Road in Rubaga Division, Kampala.

The exercise was led by KCCA Deputy Executive Director Benon Kigenyi and attended by the Director of Public Health, Dr. Sarah Zarwango, local leaders, and residents.

Speaking to journalists, Kigenyi emphasized the importance of community participation in maintaining a clean city and urged residents to work closely with KCCA in promoting proper waste management.

“We have realised that residents in this area had almost abandoned this road. It had become a dumping site for waste and rubbish. Today, we decided to work together with them. We do not just want to work for the people, even though we are employees of KCCA. We want them to work with us so that when we leave, they can maintain the momentum and preserve the cleanliness of the area,” he said.

Kigenyi also highlighted KCCA’s recent recognition by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) for its efforts in environmental management.

“KCCA won an award as the leading urban authority in environmental management, particularly in addressing pollution and promoting clean cities. We thank everyone who has contributed to this journey of making Kampala a city where people can live and thrive comfortably,” he said.

He attributed the achievement to KCCA’s commitment to tackling noise pollution, improving air quality, and strengthening environmental management initiatives.

“KCCA has deployed 120 air quality monitors, the highest number in any urban centre in East and Central Africa. This has made Kampala one of the most monitored cities in the region in terms of air quality. The data collected helps us identify areas that require urgent intervention, such as the one we are working in today,” he added.

Kigenyi further thanked members of the public for supporting the Weyonje campaigns by reporting cases of poor waste management and noise pollution.

“This recognition means we must work even harder to remain leaders in environmental management. We shall continue focusing on waste collection and sorting, controlling noise pollution, and improving the environment through initiatives such as tree planting,” he said.

Dr. Sarah Zarwango thanked NEMA for recognising KCCA’s efforts and pledged that the authority would continue working to maintain high environmental standards.

“We want to thank the National Environment Management Authority for this award. It is a great achievement, and we shall continue working hard to sustain it. Our immediate competitors were Gulu City and Soroti City, but we are grateful to everyone who supported us throughout the process,” she said.

Meanwhile, the area councillor, Hajjat Muguluma, commended KCCA for the clean-up initiative and encouraged residents to heed guidance from their leaders, especially on matters concerning public health and environmental cleanliness.