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KCCA’S RESPONSE TO THE WASTE SLIDE AT KITEEZI LANDFILL.
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The Kampala Capital City Authority @KCCAUG has provided this detailed statement in response to the disastrous waste slide at the Kiteezi Landfill. We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the injuries caused to residents and the loss of property. It is estimated that forty-four homes were affected. By Saturday 17th August 2024, 35 bodies had been recovered, and eighteen persons had been rescued. The emergency Response Centre at Kiteezi has to date received approx. 352 people.
Response to the Waste Slide Incident
On 10th August 2024, the day of the waste slide, emergency services were dispatched promptly, and efforts were coordinated with relevant ministries, departments, and agencies to provide relief and mitigate further risks. The priority has been to protect human life and manage the aftermath of the incident as effectively as possible. KCCA appreciates the outpouring of support to the community by Kampala residents.
His Excellency the President has provided condolences package of Ug.5,000,000 to each bereaved family as well as Ug. Shs.1,000,000/= for each survivor. The Office of the Prime Minister is leading on the response to the disaster and has provided support including food, mobilizing excavators and fuel to continue the excavation works.
We are grateful to the sister Ministries and agencies for the support, and we thank all our teams at the emergency response center in Kiteezi for the work they are doing. The leaders in the Kiteezi community have been very proactive and we are grateful for the facility offered at Church of Uganda, Kiteezi Primary School to accommodate the displaced.
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