RUKIGA – Residents of Rukiga District have been sensitized on proper waste management, with emphasis on sorting hazardous materials from recyclable waste that can be processed into value-added products.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The sensitization exercise was conducted by under the Social Outreach to Realize Transformation in the Environment for Development Campaigns (SORTED) in Muhanga Town Council, as part of the National Cleaning Day exercise.
The government of Uganda officially launched the monthly National Cleaning Day initiative in July 2026 in Kampala by Vice President Jessica Alupo, who officiated on behalf of the President.
The initiative aims to improve sanitation, prevent disease outbreaks, and promote a culture of civic responsibility under the theme “A Clean Uganda is Everybody’s Responsibility.”
Leading the sensitization, Pastor Alex Dangarous James Okello, the Team Director of the Mission Beyond Frontiers (MBF), noted that the organization is partnering with the Rukiga District Local Government to equip communities with a mindset change in waste management.
Okello observed that people often mix waste indiscriminately, unaware that properly managed waste can be used in crop farming and other beneficial purposes that can help people earn a living.
He added that the organization is engaging school stakeholders, church leaders, and other key partners to train and equip communities with practical waste management skills.
“People often mix all their waste together without knowing that, if managed well, waste can be used in crop farming and for other useful things that can help them earn a living. That is why we are working with school stakeholders, church leaders, and other key partners to train and equip communities with practical waste management skills,” said Pastor James Okello.
Pastor James Okello acknowledged a number of challenges, including people’s hesitancy to participate in community cleanliness initiatives meant to safeguard their health.
Okello further announced plans to expand the campaign to other districts, engaging local government leaders and communities on different ways of managing waste.
The Muhanga Town Council Mayor, Twijukye James, noted that residents have received valuable practical skills in waste sorting through such community-based initiatives, which continue to spread across the area.
He confirmed that the National Cleaning Day exercise has gained remarkable momentum over time, with locals now fully engaged and actively participating in cleaning their towns, shops, and homes.
“Our people have gained useful skills in sorting waste through these community initiatives, and these initiatives keep spreading in the area. The National Cleaning Day exercise has grown stronger over time. Our people are now fully involved and take part actively in cleaning their towns, shops, and homes,” said Mayor Twijukye.
The Social Outreach to Realize Transformation in the Environment for Development Campaign (SORTED) is currently being conducted in the districts of Kampala, Kabale, Rukiga, and Rubanda, with plans to expand its activities to other districts.
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