Bullet points of Landfill collapse in Uganda's capital after heavy rain leaves at least 18 people dead
- 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.
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