KCCA turns to online feedback as garbage heaps linger after National Cleaning Day

What the report says

The Independent Uganda, citing URN, reported that Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) turned to online public feedback after garbage piles remained in several parts of the city following National Cleaning Day. The report, published July 27, said waste was still visible on Sunday along Namungona–Kasubi Road, Hoima Road, Kasubi Market and areas including Nankulabye, Makerere Kikoni, Kawala, Kagugube, Kamwokya and Kyebando, despite broad participation in Saturday’s cleanup exercise.

KCCA official Buzeki used X to ask residents to identify locations where rubbish had not been removed, saying collection teams were still working and that trucks would be sent where exact details were provided. The Independent said the online responses effectively became a live reporting channel, with residents flagging uncollected waste across Kampala.

Residents interviewed in the report said the delayed pickup had caused bad smells and disrupted activity. In Makerere Kikoni, boda boda rider Julius Byamukama said waste piled after the cleanup remained uncollected the next day, forcing riders to leave their stage temporarily. In Kamwokya, Alur Community chairperson Quinto Okethwengu said attempts to get KCCA to collect accumulated garbage had not succeeded.

KCCA said it had received nine new 40-tonne Sino trucks, distributed among Lubaga, Makindye, Kawempe and Nakawa divisions, while Nabugabo Updeal Venture added 15 trucks for Central Division. The authority linked delays partly to congestion and longer offloading times at Buyala Waste Management Facility. The issue has renewed calls for more investment in urban waste systems, with Nakawa Division Mayor Nubian Li and Vice President Jessica Alupo both pointing to the need for stronger collection capacity.