KCCA pushes for waste sorting in arcades and homes

28 April 2025, 12:02 am

By Ronald Ssemagonja

As part of efforts to promote maximum hygiene and cleanliness in Kampala, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), through its Weyonje Department, organised a clean-up campaign in the areas of Bukoto and Mulimira Zone. The event was graced by the Executive Director, Ms Sharifah Buzeki, and other stakeholders, including the Chairman of the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA), Dr Thadeous Musoke Nagenda, among others.

In her address, the KCCA Executive Director thanked all stakeholders for participating in the effort to promote hygiene in the city.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank each one of you for joining us in this fight. When you are driving your vehicles, please ensure that you consider the cleaners, especially the women who wake up early in the morning to clean our roads. Please be mindful of their safety. As Kampala Capital City Authority, we remain committed to fulfilling our noble duty,” she said.

The Executive Director confirmed that the Authority had decided to allocate funds to counties to cater for drainage systems and related needs.

“Starting in July, all funds will be allocated in accordance with the ordinance, and as KCCA, we shall continue to play our monitoring role to ensure that they are properly utilised,” Buzeki said. This means that any concerns previously raised by mayors regarding funding are likely to be addressed, provided they are included in the submitted budgets.

Buzeki further urged the Chairman of the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA), Dr Thadeous Musoke Nagenda, to remind workers, especially those operating in arcades, to maintain cleanliness by properly using the provided garbage bins — a commitment he agreed to uphold.

KCCA noted that while it would be easier to clean up the city’s trenches, challenges remain as some residents continue to discharge sewage into them. This, they said, is a betrayal of efforts to provide city dwellers with a clean environment.

It should be remembered that KCCA’s ultimate goal is for the country to achieve a city that is desirable to all Ugandans — a goal that requires city residents to reduce waste generation, reuse materials (avoiding single-use plastics), and promote recycling.