Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has officially acquired 230 hectares of land in Buyala, Mpigi District, for the construction of a state-of-the-art waste management facility, marking a major step in addressing the city’s waste crisis.
The land acquisition contract was signed on Friday between KCCA and landowner David Derrick Luwaga , witnessed by his legal representatives Raphael Masaba and Edias Asiimwe.
Located 23 kilometers from Kampala, the new facility is expected to transform waste disposal in the city by incorporating advanced treatment and recycling technologies.
This move comes after the closure of the Kiteezi landfill, which had long been the city’s primary waste disposal site but faced operational and environmental challenges.
KCCA Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki described the land acquisition as a crucial milestone in the authority’s long-term waste management strategy.
“After the Kiteezi incident, KCCA needed an alternative site with modern facilities to address Kampala’s waste crisis. This acquisition marks a significant step toward sustainable waste management,” Buzeki said.
She acknowledged the support of the Attorney General, Solicitor General, and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), which will continue to provide technical guidance as KCCA progresses with the project.
Buzeki also praised the residents of Mpigi and Buyala for their cooperation, noting that community engagement has been vital in shaping the project.
“The support from the people of Mpigi and Buyala has been invaluable. They have helped identify alternative routes and access roads, which we will integrate into our planning,” she added.
The planned facility is expected to improve waste collection efficiency in Kampala, where the city generates approximately 2.5 million kilograms of garbage daily but collects only 45% of it.
According to KCCA, the next steps involve environmental and social safeguard assessments, designing, financing, and developing an integrated waste management system in collaboration with NEMA and other agencies.
Beyond environmental benefits, the project is also expected to create jobs for local residents in Buyala and Mpigi.
“There will be numerous employment opportunities once the facility is operational. Our goal is to ensure the local community benefits directly from this investment,” Buzeki noted.
KCCA is now set to begin the implementation phase, signaling a new era of environmental responsibility and economic growth for the region.
