The study was about effect of high population growth on hygiene situation in Kinawataka, Nakawa Municipality as a case study. This study was based on the objectives which included; to analyze the hygiene situation in Kinawataka, Nakawa Municipality, to find out how high population growth fosters the hygiene situation in Kinawataka, Nakawa Municipality. To find out the hygiene related challenges in Kinawataka, Nakawa Municipality as a result of high population growth. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design where both qualitative and quantitative data were employed in the bid to understand the effect of high population growth on hygiene situation in Kinawataka, Nakawa Municipality. Data used included both primary and secondary, with primary data collected by use of self-administered questions. The study covered a sample of 70 respondents. Simple random sampling was used; questionnaires and interview guides were used as the instruments of data collection. Regarding the hygiene situation, the study found out that a series of high population growth problems including the rapid growth informal settlements, housing and land shortage, increased poverty, deteriorating environmental conditions, water pollution, deteriorating health status and inadequate water supply and sanitation services were major indicators of hygiene. The study further concluded that high population growth resulted into many destructive and irresistible effects on natural environments such as, increased flooding magnitude, encroachment on gazzetted areas, and diseases. With more and more people living and moving being born the problem will extend beyond existing boundaries and result in more damage to the natural environment. The study concluded that KCCA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources must integrate within the national curriculum provisions whereby seminars, should be carried out to sensitize issues involved in hygiene and environmental and health aspects.

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