Ugandan President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has ordered the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to promptly transfer control of the Kiteezi Landfill to Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies.
The Ghana-based company, known for its expertise in waste management, is set to commence decommissioning activities at the landfill, following the President’s directive during a meeting at the State House in Entebbe.
President Museveni, addressing Jospong’s Executive Chairman Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong and his delegation, expressed his strong confidence in the Jospong brand.
Praising its work in recycling and composting, he emphasized that Jospong’s innovative approach to waste management offers a powerful solution to Africa’s environmental challenges.
“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, “Museveni declared, underscoring his vision of an increasingly self-sufficient continent.
Key officials from Jospong, including Chief Operating Officer Mrs. Florence Larbi, Executive Director of Environment and Sanitation (E&S) Mr. Haidar Said, and Project Lead for Zoomlion Uganda Mr. Peter Dagadu, were present at the meeting.
They joined Ugandan officials, including Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs Ms. Minsa Kabanda, Minister for Kampala Joseph Kyofatogabye Kabuye, and Acting KCCA Executive Director Frank Rusa, as the President issued his directive.
The President’s instruction comes amid recent delays from KCCA over legal issues regarding the landfill handover.
Earlier, Minister Kabanda urged city officials to advance the transfer, stressing the urgency of engaging with the surrounding community and aiming to begin operations by March 2025.
In response, Dr. Agyepong expressed deep appreciation for President Museveni’s support, emphasizing that it highlights Uganda’s commitment to tackling waste management issues through partnerships with African companies.
“This signals Uganda’s commitment to addressing waste management challenges through strategic partnerships with African enterprises,” he stated, underlining Jospong’s dedication to Uganda’s waste infrastructure modernization.
This collaboration with the Jospong Group represents a milestone in Uganda’s commitment to environmental progress and aligns with a broader Pan-African strategy.
By placing African companies at the forefront of solving the continent’s environmental and development issues, the partnership signals a future in which African expertise fuels sustainable development.