By KT Reporter
Popular musician Karole Kasita on Saturday joined Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials and residents of Kawempe Kazo Angola in a community clean-up exercise aimed at improving sanitation and public health.
The activity, held under the Weyonje initiative, attracted scores of residents, local leaders and KCCA technical teams who participated in clearing garbage, sensitising households on proper waste management and promoting safer environmental practices.
Speaking during the exercise, KCCA Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki said maintaining cleanliness in the city is a collective responsibility that requires the involvement of all stakeholders.
“Keeping Kampala clean is not a task for a particular group of people. It is the responsibility of everyone,” Buzeki said. “When influential figures like Karole Kasita take the lead, it helps change perceptions and encourages more people to participate.”
The musician, born Namulindwa Caro, took part in sweeping and waste collection alongside residents, drawing attention from the community, especially the youth. Known for hit songs such as Balance, Binyuma and Chekecha, Kasita used her presence to rally support for a cleaner Kampala.
Buzeki also challenged more artistes and public figures to use their platforms to mobilise communities and support similar initiatives across the city.
KCCA Director of Public Health and Environment Dr. Sarah Zalwango said the clean-up went beyond symbolic action, incorporating practical interventions to address sanitation challenges in the area.
“We carried out waste evacuation, sensitised residents on proper waste sorting, demonstrated the use of briquettes as a clean energy alternative and supported the emptying of full latrines,” Dr Zalwango said.
She noted that such initiatives are critical in reducing disease outbreaks and improving living conditions in densely populated communities.
Local leaders commended both KCCA and the residents for their participation, saying community involvement remains key to sustaining cleanliness efforts.
Residents who took part in the exercise expressed optimism that continued engagement and awareness campaigns would help address long-standing sanitation challenges in the area.
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