Stakeholders in environmental sustainability are advocating for increased youth involvement in combating Nigeria's plastic waste issue, emphasizing the use of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a platform for this initiative, according to Tribune Online.

Environmental experts caution that the destruction of wetlands in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area is leading to flooding, water shortages, and ecosystem collapse. In Mpigi District, a community is demonstrating that conservation efforts can coexist with local livelihoods. This report highlights the importance of protecting wetlands in Kampala.

In Uganda, small operators are transforming food scraps and market waste into a burgeoning agribusiness through black soldier fly farming. In the Kasese district, Ugavoil processes approximately 40 metric tonnes of municipal waste daily, extracting around 10 tonnes of organic material, which is further supplemented by avocado-processing waste from a local factory. This innovative approach is gaining traction, although it remains relatively unknown to many Ugandans.

The LIMITLESS Youth Summit 2026 was held at Divine Community Church in Kyanja, Uganda, from September 2–6, under the theme "LIMITLESS — Break." According to Watchdog Uganda, the conference challenged young Ugandans to reconsider whether their biggest limitation is not unemployment, lack of money, or lack of opportunity, but rather the excuses they have learned to make. The event aimed to inspire youth to overcome self-imposed barriers.

Edison Kirabira, the Operation Wealth Creation Civil Coordinator for the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area, has encouraged landowners, landlords, tenants, and prospective buyers to utilize the newly launched Land Management Centre. This initiative aims to address issues such as land grabbing, fraudulent transactions, and ownership disputes in Uganda, according to Watchdog Uganda.

Kenya is stepping up efforts to promote circular innovation in the clean energy sector as it seeks to address the growing challenge of electronic and renewable energy waste, according to the Kenya News Agency. Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Eng. Festus Ng'eno, said Africa's transition to clean energy must go beyond the installation and deployment of renewable technologies. The initiative aims to ensure that technological waste from the sector is managed sustainably as adoption expands.