African countries are urbanizing rapidly, presenting complex challenges for urban waste management. A compelling nexus between urbanization and waste management can be found in Kigali, the capital and largest city in Rwanda. Since its founding in 1907, the city of Kigali has witnessed steady growth in terms of both population and geographical boundaries. Using mainly qualitative methods, this study provides an empirical survey of waste management practices in post-genocide Rwanda with an emphasis on the city of Kigali, the capital. The study analyzed current regulatory arrangements and legislative instruments, approaches to public cleaning, and minimization, collection, and final disposal of wastes. We found Kigali to be an exceptionally clean city with carefully organized and well-coordinated waste management service delivery systems in place. Conversely, the absence of effective minimization strategies, coupled with a lack of safe treatment and disposal facilities, militate against sustainable waste management.

非洲国家正在快速城市化，给城市废物管理带来了复杂的挑战。在卢旺达首都和最大城市基加利可以找到城市化和废物管理之间引人注目的联系。自 1907 年建城以来，基加利市在人口和地理边界方面都实现了稳定增长。本研究主要使用定性方法，对种族灭绝后卢旺达的废物管理实践进行了实证调查，重点是首都基加利市。该研究分析了当前的监管安排和立法文书、公共清洁方法以及废物的最小化、收集和最终处置。我们发现基加利是一个非常干净的城市，拥有精心组织和协调良好的废物管理服务交付系统。