environment 5 October 2026 Nile Post
KCCA Intensifies Weyonje Clean-ups, Residents Demand More Garbage Trucks
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is bolstering its Weyonje sanitation campaign, but residents in Lugaju, Rubaga Division, are calling for an increase in garbage collection trucks to manage the area's significant waste output. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/375526/kcca-steps-up-weyonje-clean-ups-as-lugaju-residents-demand-more-garbage-trucks-standfirst
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is stepping up its weekly “Weyonje” sanitation campaign across the city, with recent efforts focusing on the Mugema and Kasubi 3 (Lugaju) zones in Rubaga Division.
The initiative involves KCCA officials, local leaders, and residents participating in garbage collection, sanitation drives, and community sensitisation.
During these clean-ups, KCCA officials are emphasizing the importance of residents taking ownership of waste management. They are encouraging practices such as sorting waste at its source, which KCCA’s Acting Director of Public Health Services and Environment, Dr. Sarah Zalwango, notes makes collection and disposal more efficient. Sorting waste also opens up opportunities for recycling and potential income generation for households.
Dr. Zalwango urged residents to refrain from dumping waste in unauthorized areas and thanked local leaders for their collaboration in improving sanitation standards.
While residents have welcomed the Weyonje campaign for keeping sanitation a public priority, they highlight a critical need for more garbage collection trucks and more frequent waste evacuation. They point to the high population density in Rubaga Division, which consequently generates substantial amounts of waste that current services struggle to keep up with.
This local demand mirrors broader concerns about Kampala’s waste management capacity. The Ministry of Health reported that the city generates between 2,000 and 2,500 tonnes of solid waste daily, with only about half to 60% being adequately collected and disposed of.
KCCA maintains that community involvement is vital to supplement its operational waste management efforts. The Weyonje campaign runs weekly, complementing the government’s monthly National Cleaning Day programme, which aims to foster shared responsibility for maintaining clean environments.
Residents of Lugaju have pledged continued participation in cleaning activities but stressed that sustainable improvement hinges on regular waste collection services alongside public cooperation, which they believe will enhance neighbourhood cleanliness and reduce health risks.