Parliament has ordered the Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs to provide a detailed update next week on the delayed closure of the Kiteezi landfill and compensation for families affected by last year’s collapse.
The directive followed a matter of national importance raised by Kyadondo East MP Muwada Nkunyingi, who criticized the government for failing to act on earlier promises to close the dumpsite and relocate displaced residents.
Nkunyingi reminded lawmakers that warnings about the unstable landfill date back to 2021, yet little corrective action has been taken. He stressed that families affected by the disaster continue to live in precarious conditions more than a year later.
“This tragedy was predicted, but 14 months later, families are still suffering and waiting for help. Government assured this House and the nation that people would be relocated and compensated, but nothing substantial has been delivered,” Nkunyingi said.
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, presiding over the session, acknowledged the seriousness of the matter and stressed accountability.
He instructed the minister to present a comprehensive report next week, including timelines for the landfill’s closure, status of compensation packages, and plans for relocating affected households.
The Kiteezi landfill has long drawn criticism over safety and environmental concerns, with local residents frequently complaining about pollution and health risks.
Calls for its permanent closure intensified after the collapse, which displaced several families and highlighted urgent gaps in urban waste management and disaster preparedness.