Abstract

Mugweri Fredr, Joseph C. Oonyu2

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