Uganda’s Pres directs swift handover of Kiteezi Landfill to Jospong Group for decommissioning

Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has instructed the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to accelerate the transfer of the Kiteezi Landfill to Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group. This directive, made during a key meeting at State House in Entebbe, will enable the Ghanaian company, known for its extensive expertise in waste and landfill management, to initiate decommissioning activities at the site.

During the meeting with a delegation from the Jospong Group, led by Executive Chairman Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, President Museveni expressed strong confidence in the Jospong brand, commending its capabilities in waste management, particularly in recycling and composting.

The President highlighted Jospong’s Integrated Recycling and Composting initiatives as vital solutions to Africa’s persistent waste management challenges. He emphasized the need for African nations to unite in pursuing self-sufficiency, stating, “Africa must be a unified force, building its own capabilities and not relying on others for its development. Our self-reliance will drive our success.”

Attendees included prominent figures from the Jospong Group, such as Mrs. Florence Larbi, Chief Operating Officer of the Environment and Sanitation cluster, Mr. Haidar Said, Executive Director of E&S, and Mr. Peter Dagadu, Project Lead for Zoomlion Uganda. Key Ugandan officials were also present, including Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs Ms. Minsa Kabanda and acting KCCA Executive Director Frank Rusa.

This directive follows reports of delays from KCCA officials regarding legal issues surrounding the landfill transfer. Earlier in the week, Minister Kabanda had called on city authorities to move forward with the handover, stressing the urgent need to engage the local community and begin operations by March 2024.

Dr. Agyepong expressed gratitude to President Museveni for the warm welcome, noting that this “signals Uganda’s commitment to tackling waste management challenges through strategic partnerships with African enterprises.”

The Jospong Group’s involvement represents a significant step in Uganda’s efforts to modernize its waste management infrastructure, leveraging its proven track record across the continent. This collaboration embodies a broader Pan-African vision that prioritizes African companies in addressing environmental and developmental issues, fostering a future driven by African innovation and sustainable progress.