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Inside Kampala's garbage management politics

The article from Monitor discusses the complex and often contentious issue of garbage management in Kampala, Uganda. It highlights the political and logistical challenges faced by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in managing waste. Key points include the frequent changes in garbage collection contractors due to political influences, leading to inefficiencies and corruption. The article mentions the involvement of multiple stakeholders, including local politicians who often interfere with the tendering process for personal gain. There's also mention of public dissatisfaction with the garbage situation, with heaps of waste littering the city, posing health risks and aesthetic issues. Efforts to improve the situation, like the introduction of new waste management technologies and public-private partnerships, are noted, but these are often undermined by political wrangling and lack of consistent policy enforcement. The piece underscores the need for a more transparent, efficient, and less politically influenced approach to waste management in Kampala.

Read the Full Daily Monitor Article at:
[ https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/special-reports/inside-kampala-s-garbage-management-politics-4842926 ]