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Ssenyonyi Threatens To Sue Govt For Negligence in Kiteezi

Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has threatened to drag the Government to court over the Kiteezi landfill tragedy. The outspoken MP made the threat while addressing journalists at Parliament on Thursday afternoon. On 9th August, a section of garbage in the Kiteezi landfill gave way, burying houses. At the time of writing, the

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KCCA Waste Dilema Worsens Following Kiteezi Tragedy

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)’s waste disposal dilemma following the Kiteezi tragedy has worsened as Entebbe plays hard ball. This follows a directive by the Entebbe Municipality Mayor Fabrice Rulinda stopping the Authority from utilizing the Nkumba Dumping Site.On Saturday morning, a section of garbage in the Kiteezi landfill gave way, burying houses and other

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Kampala Is A Death Trap – Lukwago

Kampala Capital City Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has described the city as a death trap. This follows a tragedy at the Kiteezi landfill where a section of the waste gave way, killing over 30 individuals. As the city grapples with uncertainty in its waste management a week later, Lukwago called a press conference at City

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Public Health Report Warned of Kiteezi Risk; KCCA Accused of Neglect

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Dorothy Kitaka has come under increased pressure on social media following the revelation that her office had been informed about a looming Kiteezi disaster. On Wednesday morning, a report by the Directorate of Public Health at KCCA made rounds on social media. This report revealed the challenges facing

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MPs Blame KCCA for Kiteezi Landfill Disaster, Cite Negligence

Members of Parliament have faulted Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for the death of 22 individuals in the Kiteezi landfill disaster. On Saturday morning, a section of garbage in the Kiteezi landfill gave way, burying houses and other property. With the authority undermined by the public, it was no different during Tuesday’s Plenary. During the

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KCCA Gets Greenlight To Dump Garbage In Nkumba

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Entebbe Municipality have reached a consensus to dump the city garbage at the Nkumba dumping site. The agreement comes just days after the leadership in Entebbe stopped city trucks from dumping garbage in Nkumba. This follows the tragedy that befell the Kiteezi landfill, where the city dumps garbage. On

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NEMA ED Barirega Condemns Landfilling Waste as Backwardness

National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) Executive Director Barirega Ankankwansah has said landfilling waste in the 21st century is backwardness. Barirega was reacting to the Kiteezi landfill disaster that has reportedly claimed up to 21 lives. On Saturday morning, a section of garbage in the Kiteezi landfill gave way, burying houses and other property. Following the

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Lukwago Says President Museveni Neglected Kiteezi Landfill Crisis

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has castigated the executive for negligence of duty regarding the Kiteezi landfill. On Saturday morning, a section of garbage in the Kiteezi landfill gave way, burying houses. By press time, KCCA had confirmed 21 deaths related to the disaster. While KCCA blames a structural accident as they launch investigations, public

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Eight Dead In Kiteezi Landfill Tragedy

Eight people have been confirmed dead, with tens feared to be still trapped after a garbage heap buried houses in Kiteezi, Kawempe Division. The devastating incident happened in the wee hours of Saturday morning at Kampala Capital City Authority’s Kiteezi landfill. “With deep sadness, we confirm that eight people have been found dead, including six

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