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Mbale City is grappling with a growing sanitation crisis, as street cleaners like Ms Robinah Nandutu struggle daily in unsanitary conditions that not only make their jobs difficult but also pose severe health risks to the entire community.

Ms Nandutu, a 63, has spent years keeping the streets of Mbale clean. However, the challenges she faces have intensified recently, making her work almost unbearable. Despite these difficulties, she remains committed to her job, which provides a livelihood and supports her grandchildren’s education.

“I have been cleaning the streets of Mbale City for many years now, but lately, my work has become almost unbearable,” Ms Nandutu said.

“Every day, as I sweep the roads and sidewalks, I come across faeces wrapped in polythene bags. People are using open trenches and sewerage holes as their toilets, and it’s making my job extremely difficult,” she said.

The issue extends beyond faeces to rampant garbage littering—plastic bottles, and food wrappers.

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