Kampala: Jospong Group to oversee Kiteezi Landfill Transformation -Minister

The Minister for Kampala, Hajjati Minsa Kabanda, has officially designated the Jospong Group of Companies as the contractor for the Kiteezi Garbage Project, with operations set to begin immediately. In her statement, Kabanda emphasized Jospong’s dedication to lowering the height of the Kiteezi landfill through capping methods and implementing long-term recycling solutions.

In a letter dated October 15, 2025, she instructed the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director to collaborate with Jospong to engage with Kiteezi residents, preparing them for the upcoming landfill reduction efforts and associated challenges.

“You must engage with the Attorney-General to draft a Memorandum of Understanding between KCCA and Jospong, clearly outlining each party’s responsibilities regarding Jospong’s activities at Kiteezi,” the minister stated.

This announcement follows the formal takeover of the landfill by Joseph S. Agyepong, Executive Chairman of Jospong Group. Agyepong indicated that the transformation of the landfill will begin in March 2025, with part of the technical team already on-site as of October 10 to conduct assessments.

Jospong Group plans to establish a waste processing facility capable of handling 2,000 tons of waste daily and will introduce machinery to sort, crush, and convert plastic waste into useful products, such as dustbins.

The company also intends to train scrap dealers to enhance waste sorting and add value to materials. “Sixty-two percent of Africa’s waste is organic, which we aim to turn into fertilizer. With the right infrastructure, we can recover 99% of the waste here and repurpose it into valuable resources. What we see at Kiteezi isn’t waste—it’s a misplaced resource,” Agyepong remarked.

This initiative follows a tragic incident on August 10, when a significant garbage slide at the Kiteezi landfill resulted in 35 fatalities, 18 injuries, the displacement of 280 individuals, and the destruction of 171 homes.

Uganda, like many developing nations, grapples with escalating waste management challenges due to rapid urbanization, population growth, and inadequate infrastructure. The Kiteezi project, spearheaded by Jospong Group, is anticipated to provide a sustainable solution to the country’s pressing waste management issues.