The Ugandan government has partnered with Ghana's Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) to decommission the 39-acre Kiteezi Landfill in the Wakiso District near Kampala. The decommissioned site will be transformed into an ecological recreational facility.Additionally, JGC plans to invest in integrated composting and recycling systems as well as transfer stations, providing comprehensive waste treatment and disposal solutions to improve environmental sanitation in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.This system will produce organic compost for agricultural and horticultural applications, while recovered plastics will serve as raw materials for a new bin manufacturing facility.The initiative is expected to create over 2,000 direct jobs for Ugandans.
This collaborative project comes on the heels of a devastating waste slide on August 10, 2024, which resulted in 23 fatalities and significant property damage.Jospong Group, renowned for its extensive experience in Africa and Asia, is well-equipped to handle this project.
As a highly diversified holdings company with many subsidiaries, they possess the expertise to effectively manage waste and promote sustainability.The project handover ceremony, held recently, drew notable attendees including Minister for Kampala, Joseph Kyofatogabye, and Dr.
Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of JGC in Kampala, East Africa.The Minister highlighted that the partnership was sanctioned by the cabinet, adding that the initiative was a significant step towards addressing waste management challenges in Uganda and promoting eco-friendly practices."We will significantly reduce the height of the current waste mass, stabilise the slopes and cap it, transforming the landscape of the Kiteezi community," he emphasised.Mr.