Landfill collapse in Uganda's capital after heavy rain leaves at least 18 people dead
The Kiteezi landfill is on a steep slope in an impoverished part of the city. Women and children who scavenge plastic waste for income frequently gather there, and some homes have been built close to the landfill.
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A landfill collapse in Kampala, Uganda killed 18 people, including two children, with 14 injured. Triggered by heavy rainfall, the structural failure at the Kiteezi site hampered rescue efforts. The area, frequented by scavengers, faces closure plans since 2016 due to safety concerns. President Yoweri Museveni ordered an investigation questioning the proximity of homes to the landfill. Efforts to relocate waste disposal to a safer zone outside the city remain unexplained.