Uganda Landfill Death Toll Rises to 24

The death toll from the collapse of a landfill in Kampala, Uganda, has risen to 24, with rescue operations ongoing. Emergency teams are using heavy machinery to search for victims.

Authorities have confirmed that at least four children were killed in the collapse of the Kiteezi landfill, which occurred on Friday.

The incident is believed to have been triggered by heavy rainfall, though the exact cause remains under investigation.

The collapse has been described as a "structural failure" of the waste pile. Rescue workers and the Ugandan Red Cross have indicated that hopes of finding survivors are diminishing, and the number of missing persons is still unclear.

The Kiteezi landfill, situated on a steep slope in a densely populated and impoverished area, has long been a site where residents, including women and children, search through waste for recyclable materials.

Some homes have been built near the landfill, despite efforts by authorities to close the site in previous years.

In response to the tragedy, President Yoweri Museveni has demanded an investigation into the incident.

He has questioned why people were allowed to live near such a hazardous site and has called for a thorough review of waste management practices in the area.