Performance Report for FY 2009/10 - UWASNET

Performance Report for FY 2009/10
Case Study 4.3
Improving Hygiene and Sanitation in Lubaga Division; KCC. Source Ndeba
Parish Youth Association (NPYA)
Background
In the months of March to May 2009 Kampala City Council organized a Hygiene and
Sanitation competition among the 5 division of Kawempe, Makindye, Central, Nakawa
and Lubaga. In each of these divisions one parish was chosen as the focus parish to
base on the awarding of the cleanest division in Kampala District.
Being the best CBO in implementing Hygiene and Sanitation Activities in Lubaga
Division Ndeeba Parish Youth Association (NPYA) was chosen to spear head this
exercise of cleaning up Ndeeba in the preparations for the competition. Among the
activities implemented during the exercise included mobilization and sensitization
of communities and households; sweeping of roads and de-silting of drains; and
beautification and planting of grass, trees and flowers along the roadside and in front
of buildings which increased the beauty of Ndeeba.
Achievements
• Lubaga division emerged the winner of the Competitions and was awarded
with a bull, a trophy and a certificate. It was NPYA’s efforts that all this was
achieved.
• Many land lords adapted the method of refuse sorting which they are now using.
• There is decrease in numbers of mechanics pouring oils in drainage systems.
• Ndeeba town looks more beautiful than it was before.
Challenges
Despite the achievements registered there were some challenges encountered during
the implementation of this exercise which included among others: low participation of
local leaders due to the fact that KCC did not provide any facilitation for mobilization;
mixing of politics in development activities as many people attached the exercise to
the campaigns which were due in Lubaga; lack of enforcement of laws/ordinances;
lack of a maintenance plan from KCC.
Solutions and Recommendations
To overcome some of the challenges
concerning the community participation
NPYA continued to sensitize the local
leaders and the community about their
roles and responsibilities in cleaning their
places. There is need for government
to strengthen its law enforcement so
that the community can abide by the
laws/ordinances concerning sanitation.
Furthermore, the Division leaders should
consider funding CBOs to efficiently and
effectively implement sanitation activities
as it has been proved that they create
impact and are less costly compared to
the current KCC system of cleaning the city.
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