So far 23 bodies have been recovered in the wake of information by Fred Ssepuya, a defense personnel at Lusanja that on an estimate, about 100 people could still be buried under the garbage heap in Kiteezi.
Today, consensus has been reached to utilize 32 acres of land at Menvu, Busukuma Subcounty, Wakiso District as a temporary dumping site.
This is after consultations with various stakeholders involving Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago.
Among other resolutions agreed upon include bringing to book particular individuals within KCCA who are directly responsible for the catastrophe, especially the misappropriation of the UGX 4.1bn annual allocation towards maintenance of Kiteezi landfill.
The land had been bought by Nansana and Kira Municipalities for the establishment of their landfills.
As of now, Kiteezi landslides victims have begun to receive relief items provided unto them by the government through the ministry for Disaster Preparedness in partnership with Uganda Redcross Society
This is in fulfilment of the government pledged to support families affected by the tragedy in Wakiso district, including relocating the neighboring community with modest compensation.
Over the weekend President Museveni directed UPDF Special Forces, to assist in the rescue and also has directed the State House Comptroller to financially assist the affected families of those who died with UGX 5million per person that died and Sh.1 million per person that was injured.
Lillian Aber, Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness says that they are compiling data on those affected, including records of individuals who lost relatives and also in discussions over a long-term plan for resettlement and compensation.
Although the government is urging residents to evacuate the areas surrounding Kiteezi, locals are reluctant to leave because they feel that the government is not willing to compensate them fully for the value of the land, houses, businesses and the lives lost.