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Just a year after a garbage collapse killed dozens, the decommissioned Kiteezi landfill has burst into flames again—this time allegedly caused by youth burning wires for scrap. Residents say they’ve had enough of unkept promises, lax security, and toxic danger in their backyard.

In the heart of Kampala’s busiest neighborhoods, vendors sell gas cylinders in the open sun—often without licenses, shelters, or training. Beneath the city’s hustle lies a silent threat: improperly stored LPG cylinders that could turn deadly. Experts warn the risk is real, and unless regulation, education, and enforcement improve, tragedy is just a spark away.

Following the tragic landslide at the Kiteezi dump site and recent leadership changes, Uganda is actively searching for a new head for the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). The next leader will face significant challenges, from infrastructure crises to budget constraints, as Kampala strives to meet the demands of its growing population.

The economy of Uganda has displayed resilience and is on a path of steady recovery.

BY ZURAH NAKABUGO The state minister for Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Kabuye Kyofatogabye, launched the car-free day on March…

OUR REPORTER KAMPALA – Without warning, the National Environment Management Authority, has issued a raft of high-priced fines worth about…