The Hargeisa Local Government, in partnership with the DTGLOBAL–SINAAN initiative and financial support from the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), has officially launched a comprehensive waste management and solutions campaign to improve sanitation across the capital.
Announced yesterday, the initiative will be rolled out in all nine districts of Hargeisa, responding to growing concerns over waste accumulation and urban cleanliness.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Mukhtar Mohamed Gahnug, Secretary of the Hargeisa Local Government, confirmed that the campaign will initially focus on key districts, including Mohamud Haibe, Mohamed Moge, and Ahmed Dhagah.
He noted that while the city has traditionally relied on monthly clean-up exercises—held on the last Thursday of each month—to manage waste levels, the new program will significantly strengthen and expand these efforts to address the escalating waste burden.
“This campaign will help us manage the immense pressure of waste we have been facing,” Gahnug said. “We are grateful to the UK government for its financial support, and to DTGlobal and Sinaan for collaborating with us on sustainable waste solutions, including recycling and potential waste-to-resource systems.”
According to local officials, the campaign will introduce structured waste segregation at collection points, separating refuse from households and food establishments such as hotels and restaurants. Technical experts will be deployed to assess and guide the process, ensuring both efficiency and long-term sustainability.
Authorities stressed that the initiative aims not only to clean the city but also to fundamentally transform waste handling practices—including exploring opportunities for recycling and material reuse.
“Globally, waste is no longer simply dumped; it is repurposed and turned into value,” Gahnug added, highlighting the shift toward sustainable waste management.
The campaign is expected to mark a major advancement in public health, environmental cleanliness, and urban management in Hargeisa.
