The recent landslide in Kampala, Uganda has raised concerns about the safety of the city’s landfill site, Kiteezi. The government is investigating the cause of the landslide and plans to take action against any officials found negligent.
Police have rescued 14 people so far, but fear more may be trapped. Tents have been set up for those displaced by the disaster, as the Red Cross provides aid to affected residents.
Kiteezi landfill has been Kampala’s primary waste disposal site for years, despite complaints of pollution and danger from hazardous waste. The city has struggled to find an alternative landfill site, leading to continued risks for residents.
This tragedy is not unique to Kampala, with similar disasters occurring in other African countries due to poorly managed garbage sites. In Ethiopia and Mozambique, hundreds have lost their lives to garbage landslides in recent years.
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