Yo-Waste

Each person in Uganda produces one kilogram of solid waste per day, according to the World Bank In Kampala, this equates to roughly 1.5 million kilograms of waste per day. African countries south of the Sahara comprise the world’s fastest urbanising region, with the population of towns and cities expected to double over the next 25 years. Only 40% of waste is currently disposed of in properly designed and managed landfills, with more than 60% going to open dumpsites. In some African cities, up to 90% of waste is dumped in the open, with much of it burned and releasing toxins.