Parliament’s accountability committee wants scientific evidence from Kampala Capital City Authority on the landfill’s suitability, environmental and technical standards, and long-term sustainability after concerns emerged during a site visit.
Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) will conduct further inquiries into the suitability and sustainability of the Buyala landfill following concerns raised during a site visit.
The committee chairperson said the inquiry would seek scientific and technical evidence from Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to establish whether the landfill meets the required standards and is suitable for its intended purpose.
The committee will also seek clarification on concerns raised by Members of Parliament and other stakeholders about the land occupied by the facility and the surrounding areas.
“We need the technical reasons and scientific evidence from KCCA to demonstrate that the landfill is suitable for this location and sustainable under the prevailing circumstances,” COSASE chairperson Nkunyingi Muwada said.
COSASE plans to invite relevant stakeholders for further engagement, giving them an opportunity to respond to the concerns raised during the visit and provide information to guide Parliament’s findings and recommendations.
The committee will also examine issues raised in the Auditor General’s report regarding investments in the facility, with the chairperson noting that substantial public resources have already been committed to the project.
Members intend to review the available documentation and compare KCCA’s explanations with their observations at the site before making recommendations.
The chairperson said the inquiry would go beyond the physical inspection, with the committee seeking substantive answers on the technical justification for locating the landfill in Buyala and its long-term viability.
The facility forms part of KCCA’s efforts to improve waste management and reduce reliance on conventional dumping. The authority has also outlined plans for an integrated waste management facility, including a proposed composting plant.
Further engagement with KCCA and other stakeholders is expected to help the committee establish whether the landfill meets the necessary technical requirements and determine whether additional interventions are needed.