ISSN 2375-1266
African Journal of Environmental and Waste Management ISSN 2375-1266 Vol. 6 (6), pp. 001-012, June, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Challenges faced by government and the private sector in the collection and disposal of solid waste in Kampala City, Uganda
Mugweri Fredrick1 and Joseph C. Oonyu2
1School of Education, Makerere University.
2Department of Science, Technical and Vocational Education, Makerere University.
Accepted 29 July, 2018
Abstract
This study examined the challenges faced by Government (Kampala City Capital Authority) and the Private sector in solid waste management in Kampala city. A cross sectional survey research design was used because of the heterogeneous nature of the study population. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative methods. Participants in the study were selected using proportionate stratified sampling technique. The sample comprised of 870 respondents who included community members, waste pickers, waste managers, waste collectors, truck drivers, truck workers and health inspectors were sampled from each of the five divisions of the City. The study established that the main challenge was inadequate levels of public education on the management of wastes which is impacting adversely on levels of awareness, knowledge and waste management practices. Other challenges include inadequate funding, the poor roads, inaccessibility of some parts of the City due to urban sprawl, and the weak regulatory framework on solid waste management.
Keywords: Waste management, public education, waste regulatory framework, logistical resources, private sector, awareness.