Nansana Division health officials sensitise residents on proper waste management

31 October 2026, 5:43 pm

By Edwin Okurmu Kisa

Health officials in Nansana Division have embarked on sensitising residents on proper waste management, particularly during the nationwide cleaning exercise, urging them to stop dumping rubbish along roads.

Frederick Nabikamba, who is leading the initiative, says they are working to end the practice of dumping rubbish along roadsides, noting that they are now prioritising the quick removal of garbage before more waste accumulates.

He explained that whenever rubbish remains unattended to along roadsides, where many residents commonly dump their waste, other people continue adding more garbage, making it increasingly difficult to clear.

Nabikamba appreciated Winner Global Company, which is currently constructing roads in Nansana Municipality, for providing vehicles that have helped them collect and remove garbage dumped along the roadsides.

He also called upon residents who have made it a habit of hiding in their houses during community cleaning exercises to come out and participate, emphasising that keeping the environment clean is everyone’s responsibility.

Meanwhile, the Nansana Division Health Officer, Dr Fatumah Nanyanzi, has urged residents to make proper use of the designated garbage collection points.

She noted that the division has installed street bins specifically meant for collecting plastic bottles and polythene bags, which are clearly labelled to guide users. However, some residents have continued dumping household waste in these bins, defeating their intended purpose.

Nanyanzi also called upon households to embrace waste separation by keeping biodegradable waste separate from non-biodegradable waste to promote proper disposal and recycling.

She further revealed that the division plans to register residents and introduce a small fee to support the waste management exercise.

Meanwhile, Nalongo Mugeseera, a garbage collector in Nansana Division, has appealed to residents to abandon the habit of staying indoors during community cleaning exercises, saying the initiative benefits everyone and therefore requires collective participation.