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Kiteezi Landfill Statement, CECIC Uganda

Kiteezi Landfill Statement: key facts

This Kiteezi landfill statement responds to the disaster in Wakiso District that claimed over 23 lives, and calls for urgent reform of waste management in Uganda.

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Kiteezi Landfill in Wakiso District, which has tragically claimed the lives of over 23 people and left many more injured or missing. This disaster is a stark reminder of the urgent need for comprehensive and sustainable waste management practices in Uganda.

The Kiteezi Landfill, which has served as Kampala’s primary waste disposal site since 1997, was receiving around 2,500 tonnes of waste daily.

Despite earlier warnings about its deteriorating condition, no significant action was taken to prevent this catastrophe. The collapse has exposed critical vulnerabilities in our waste management infrastructure and the consequences of failing to prioritize public safety and environmental protection.

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