By Sadique Bamwita
As part of preparations for the second phase of National Cleaning Days slated for Saturday August 29,2026, the Executive Director Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Hajat Sharifah Buzeki, has revealed that authority has put in place comprehensive measures to ensure effective National Cleaning Day (NCD) operations through improved evacuation of waste during the upcoming exercise.
The development followed a meeting held on August 12,2026 between KCCA Executive Director Hajat Buzeki and the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Robinah Nabanjja in which government guided on the conduct of National Cleaning Days operations.
In her press statement dated August 14,2026, Hajat Sharifah Buzeki disclosed that Kampala generates between 2,000-2,500 tonnes of waste daily, adding that to address this, the authority has procured nine private waste collectors distributed according to the 9 constituents of the City. Eight of these companies have already obtained an operational permits under KCCA and have a combined capacity of 1,469 tonnes per day.
“When added to KCCA’s daily capacity of 500 tonnes and the 9th collector’s 200 tonnes a day, the city will reasonably have the ability to evacuate waste in a timely manner, ” Hajat Buzeki expressed optimism.
Hajat Buzeki added: “Government has further supported this effort by availing funds for initially 10 new garbage trucks and Phase 1 of development of a waste management facility for a material recovery and waste repurposing at Buyala in the FY 2026/2027.”
Hajat Buzeki further noted that under the NEMA Act’s polluter pays principle, the waste generator is responsible for the waste produced.
“Payments to service providers will be made based on rates that were approved by the Council in October 2024. These rates apply to all routine waste collections across Kampala, ” Hajat Buzeki revealed.
Approved Rates:
-Informal settlements (Urban Humble Communities UGX 1,000 per 50kg bag.
Other domestic households: UGX 3,000 per 50kg bag.
-Commercial premises (shops, offices, restaurants, arcades): UGX 3,000 per 50kg bag.
-Institutions(churches,mosques, schools and temples):UGX 40,000 per load.
However, Hajat Buzeki said these rates may be revised from time to time with approval of the Authority Council. She added that KCCA shall remain responsible for waste generated in government common user facilities like; public markets, KCCA taxi parks, KCCA health centers, schools, common user spaces among other KCCA facilities.
Hajat Buzeki went on to state that the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for waste evacuation from the 857 villages of Kampala prior to and on the National Cleaning Days shall be as below;
I.Waste collection will follow the Bring-to-Truck model, ensuring waste is loaded directly onto trucks and not dumped on the ground. It is illegal to place waste along the roads and verandas.
II. Sorting at source: Communities must separate waste using the two litter bin system into organic and inorganic before bringing it to designated collection points.
III. Illegal collectors using hand carts, bicycles, or three-wheelers (tuk-tuks) are prohibited, as they contribute to illegal dumpsites along roads.
IV. Coordination: Division Town Clerks, working with local leaders, ward administrators (parish chiefs), solid waste officers, and permitted waste collectors, shall establish:
a. Waste pick-up points
b. Collection schedules
c. Household inspection checklists
d. The Pickup points and collection schedules should be widely published within the Community.
V. The Lord Mayor, Division Mayors and all political leadership shall be regularly briefed on progress to facilitate their oversight role.
VI. Weekly Weyonje/KCCA clean-ups will continue and form part of the preparation for the National Cleaning Day.
VII. Parish Sanitation Committees will ensure compliance to the Standard Operation Procedures.
Hajat Buzeki listed down the approved Private Waste Collectors as below;
M/S Nabugabo Updeal Joint Venture
Ltd, M/S Hill Top Enterprises Ltd, M/S YoWaste Ltd, Zone of Operation Central Division Kawempe South 45678, M/S MTSL Energies Ltd, M/S Bigseal Holdings Ltd,M/S Ecoserv Ltd, M/S De Waste U Ltd, M/S Biohaz Waste and the 9th Collector (to be added) Kawempe North, Lubaga South, Makindye East, Nakawa West, Nakawa East,
Makindye West, and Lubaga North with total Capacity: 1,669.5 tonnes + KCCA 500 tonnes = 2,169.5 tonnes daily.
Hajat Buzeki appealed to all approved private collectors to properly identify their staff to avoid impersonators in Communities by providing them with identity cards and uniforms.
She further listed down the expected Outcomes from the weekly Weyonje and upcoming NCSS are as follows below;
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-Elimination of illegal dumpsites along roads.
-Faster and more efficient waste evacuation.
-Improved accountability through clear allocation of responsibilities.
-Increased community participation with predictable collection points.
-Sustained cleanliness, improved public health, and a more attractive Kampala City.
In conclusion, Hajat Buzeki revealed that the authority is scheduled to sensitize Communities/ Parish Sanitation Committees on these National Cleaning Day SoPs from 19th – 20th August 2026 starting with LC1, LCII, VHTS Coordinators, Parish Internal Security Officer, Police Officers, and Ward Administrators.
Finally , Hajat Buzeki calls upon all residents, institutions, and businesses to actively participate in the upcoming National Cleaning Day on 29th August 2026.
“Together, we can eliminate illegal dumping, improve sanitation, so that we can achieve a Sustainable,Vibrant, Attractive, and Livable city, “She concluded.
