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Status of Waste Management in East African Cities

From Kampala and Nairobi to Dar es Salaam, Kigali, Addis Ababa and Juba, cities across the region are facing growing pressure to collect, transport, treat and dispose of increasing volumes of municipal waste. Waste management has therefore become more than a question of keeping streets clean. It is increasingly connected to public health, environmental protection, urban planning, employment and the quality of life of city residents.

Sep 16, 2026 · cetric lihalakha

From Plastic Waste Pollution in Africa to Value Addition

With the right systems, investment and innovation, plastic waste can be collected, processed and transformed into valuable materials and products. Moving from plastic waste pollution to value addition could help African countries address environmental challenges while creating jobs, supporting businesses and strengthening local economies.

Sep 16, 2026 · cetric lihalakha

Plastic Waste Choking Life in Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria is more than Africa's largest lake. It is a source of food, water, transport, employment and income for millions of people across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. But beneath the surface of this vital ecosystem lies a growing threat: plastic waste.

Sep 16, 2026 · cetric lihalakha

Why Green Packaging Is the Way to Go

Green packaging refers to packaging designed to reduce its environmental impact throughout its life cycle. It can involve using renewable, recycled or recyclable materials, reducing the amount of material used, designing packaging that can be reused, or making it easier to recover materials after use.

Sep 16, 2026 · cetric lihalakha

Solutions for Uganda’s Environmental Destruction

Uganda already has many of the tools needed to protect its environment. What is required is stronger implementation, community participation and sustained investment.

Sep 16, 2026 · cetric lihalakha

Plastic Waste Soaring in the Face of Government Complacency

Plastic waste is piling up across communities at an alarming rate. Streets, drainage channels, markets and waterways are increasingly becoming dumping grounds for plastic bottles, bags, packaging and other single-use materials.

Sep 16, 2026 · cetric lihalakha

Women at the Heart of Plastic Waste Management

Across many communities, women are playing a central role in collecting, sorting, recycling and repurposing plastic waste. Their work is helping reduce pollution while creating income opportunities for households and contributing to more sustainable communities.

Sep 16, 2026 · cetric lihalakha

Jobless Ugandans help tackle plastic waste in Kampala

From discarded bottles and packaging to plastic bags clogging drainage channels, plastic waste has become a familiar sight across parts of the city. But amid the environmental challenge, an unexpected solution is emerging. Unemployed Ugandans are turning plastic collection into an opportunity to earn an income while helping clean up Kampala.

Sep 15, 2026 · cetric lihalakha