Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing waste disposal and cleanliness in the city, while also supporting the Buganda Kingdom’s annual Kabaka Birthday Run.
This initiative is a significant step towards achieving a cleaner and healthier Kampala.
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, KCCA Executive Director, Sharifah Buzeki, led a delegation to Bulange Mengo, where she handed over KCCA’s UGX 7 million contribution towards the event.
This gesture underscores KCCA’s dedication to collaborating with the Buganda Kingdom in ensuring a cleaner and healthier city.
Buzeki emphasized the importance of proper waste management, stating, “We want Kampala to be a healthy and clean city, and that starts with proper waste management”.
She urged residents to adopt responsible waste disposal practices, such as separating biodegradable from non-biodegradable waste.
KCCA’s commitment to waste management is not limited to the Kabaka Birthday Run. The authority has been working tirelessly to improve waste disposal and cleanliness in the city.
In the 2024/2025 financial year, KCCA procured and installed 20 garbage storage facilities and 400 additional street litter bins across Kampala.
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga acknowledged the waste management challenges Kampala faces, attributing them to urbanization and shifting lifestyles.
He emphasized the need for residents to adapt to urban waste disposal methods, saying, “Many of us in Kampala grew up in villages where waste disposal was informal… However, in an urban setting, we must adapt.”
The Kabaka’s 70th Birthday Run, themed “Men for Good Health to Save the Girl Child and the Fight Against HIV/AIDS 2030,” is set for Sunday, April 6, 2025.
While the primary focus remains on health and HIV/AIDS awareness, the event will also serve as a platform to promote environmental responsibility and waste management consciousness among city dwellers.
Buzeki encouraged all Kampala residents to participate in the run and use it as an opportunity to promote environmental responsibility. With KCCA’s active involvement, this year’s edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run will serve as a rallying call for a cleaner and greener Kampala.
