A modern ablution block built with over K700,000 of public funds stands complete but unusable at Kamumango Market in Luwingu District.
Despite serving more than 2,000 traders and thousands of customers, the facility remains locked and without water more than ten months after completion. As a result, traders say they are forced to use unsafe alternatives, with human waste reportedly being disposed of in open spaces near where food is sold.
When the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development visited Luwingu in February 2026, he declined to commission the facility and directed the council to ensure water was connected within seven days. Months later, the situation remains unchanged.
Listen to the investigative documentary, “Locked, Dry and Dangerous: The K700,000 Toilet That Doesn’t Work,” by Joseph Mwape of Lwansase Radio.
This story was produced through the MakanDay Centre for Investigative Journalism’s community journalism network, amplifying local voices and holding public institutions accountable.
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