Soroti, Uganda: WAWE project kicks off to turn waste into wealth
Nestled in eastern Uganda, approximately 290 kilometres northeast of Kampala, Soroti City is one of the country's fastest-growing urban centres. As the commercial and administrative hub of the Teso sub-region, the city continues to attract people and businesses, driven by expanding economic opportunities and rapid urbanization.
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Soroti, Uganda: WAWE project kicks off to turn waste into wealth
Nestled in eastern Uganda, approximately 290 kilometres northeast of Kampala, Soroti City is one of the country's fastest-growing urban centres. As the commercial and administrative hub of the Teso sub-region, the city continues to attract people and businesses, driven by expanding economic opportunities and rapid urbanization.
Yet, like many growing African cities, Soroti faces a pressing challenge: managing the increasing volumes of waste generated by its expanding population and bustling economic activities.
At the heart of the city lies Soroti Main Market, a vibrant centre of trade that serves thousands of residents and traders every day. While the market plays a critical role in food distribution, employment, and economic growth, it is also a major source of organic waste. Large quantities of vegetable remains, fruit peels, banana and tuber waste, spoiled produce, and other biodegradable materials are discarded daily, often ending up in open dumps and landfills.
When organic waste decomposes in landfills, it releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to climate change and its effects. The practice poses public health risks, affects market sanitation, lowers business attractiveness, and results in the loss of valuable resources that could otherwise be recovered and reused.