8 Killed After Landfill Collapses in Uganda

A devastating landslide in Kampala, Uganda's capital, claimed the lives of eight people after heavy rains caused a section of a waste landfill to collapse late on Friday.

The disaster buried nearby homes under debris, leading to a frantic rescue operation.

Ugandan media reported that the landslide occurred following intense rainfall, which destabilized parts of the landfill, sending tons of waste crashing down onto residential areas.

Kampala’s city authorities, along with Red Cross teams, managed to rescue 14 people from the debris. 

However, the bodies of eight victims, including six adults and two children, were found at the site. Rescue operations are still ongoing as authorities continue to search for any remaining survivors.

The landfill, Kampala’s only waste disposal site for decades, has grown into a massive mound over time. Residents have long expressed concerns about the hazardous waste, which they say poses severe environmental and health risks.

In recent weeks, heavy rains have battered parts of Uganda, causing floods and landslides across the region.

While this landslide marks the first reported fatalities, the ongoing extreme weather continues to threaten vulnerable communities across the country.