The Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Olive Namisango Kamya has declared to release a comprehensive report on the recent collapse of the Kiteezi landfill in the coming weeks.
The report is expected to provide a detailed examination of the causes and consequences of the collapse, as well as identify any lapses in oversight that may have contributed to the disaster.
The investigation was ordered by President Museveni, who directed the IGG’s office to probe the causes behind the landfill’s collapse.
Kamya, while addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Center in Kampala ahead of the 38th anniversary celebrations of the Inspectorate of Government slated for September 18th 2024 at the Railway Grounds in Kampala, noted that her deputy, Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, has been leading the investigation, working closely with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).
The Kiteezi landfill, a primary waste management facility in Kampala, experienced a catastrophic failure earlier this year, resulting in extensive environmental damage and posing significant health risks to surrounding communities.
The collapse has raised concerns about the effectiveness of safety protocols and regulatory measures at the site.
In response, the IGG launched an in-depth investigation to uncover the factors leading to the failure.
By Olivia Nabaggala
9th Sept 2024
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