By KT Reporter
In response to Uganda’s mounting waste management challenges, the Ministry of Local Government is finalizing a transformative National Waste Management Policy. Speaking at a high-level inter-ministerial consultative meeting in Entebbe yesterday, 2025, Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya announced that the policy aims to convert waste into a valuable resource.
Prompted by a Cabinet directive following the Kiteezi landfill disaster, the policy seeks to address long-standing issues such as inadequate infrastructure, weak enforcement, limited funding, and unclear roles among government entities.
The Entebbe meeting brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, private sector representatives, civil society, and development partners, to build consensus on the draft policy before its submission to Cabinet.
Kumumanya emphasized that the policy is designed to streamline operations and close critical gaps in the waste management sector, paving the way for a more sustainable and resource-driven approach to handling Uganda’s waste.
In a parallel address at a validation meeting for the Draft National Waste Management Policy 2025, Honourable Minister Raphael Magezi highlighted the critical role of public participation in ensuring the policy’s success.
He called on Ugandans to take responsibility for proper waste separation at the household level, reduce littering, and embrace recycling practices. “While government and local authorities have their part, lasting solutions depend heavily on public behavior,” Magezi asserted.
With the new policy poised to redefine roles and responsibilities, Uganda stands at a pivotal moment. The initiative not only aims to resolve the country’s waste crisis but also to unlock environmental and economic opportunities.
However, as Magezi stressed, the policy’s success hinges on active citizen engagement, making public involvement a cornerstone of this ambitious transformation.
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