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Mbarara’s Waste Crisis Escalates as City Landfill Reaches Capacity

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Mbarara, Uganda

Mbarara City is struggling with escalating waste volumes as the Kenkombe landfill reaches near-full capacity. Overflowing garbage is reported in Kakoba, Kamukuzi, and Mbarara Central.

City authorities cite decades-old infrastructure unable to handle current population growth. Health inspectors warn that accumulated waste, especially during rains, increases risks of cholera, typhoid, and mosquito-borne diseases.

Temporary transfer sites are being considered while plans for a new landfill and sorting center are finalized. Residents blame poor management and delayed planning for the crisis.

Why It Matters

Poor waste management threatens public health, urban sanitation, and investor confidence, especially during the rainy season.

What to Watch

Announcements of temporary waste sites, new collection contracts, and the timeline for the new landfill project.

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