In this episode of The Nairobi Gold Rush Podcast, I sit down with Martin Tumusiime, the inspiring Founder and CEO of Yo-Waste — Uganda’s pioneering waste management startup using on-demand tech to transform how trash is collected in East Africa.Martin shares the gritty reality behind building a logistics startup in an industry dominated by entrenched cartels and outdated systems. From negotiating with local authorities to overcoming powerful mafias controlling waste routes, Martin walks us through the unexpected politics of garbage and how Yo-Waste is breaking through with smart scheduling, customer apps, and a mission to clean up cities sustainably.We discuss:The two core services Yo-Waste offers: scheduled pickups & on-demand recyclingThe critical need for route exclusivity and how that invites cartel interferenceThe challenges of scaling a tech company in a broken infrastructure ecosystemWhat it's like to be a founder in East Africa’s booming but tough startup sceneIf you care about urban innovation, green tech, or what it takes to build a startup in Africa, this episode is a must-listen. 👇🎧 Subscribe to the Nairobi Gold Rush Podcast for more conversations with the boldest founders reshaping Africa’s future.#YoWaste #MartinTumusiime #NairobiGoldRush #AfricanStartups #UrbanInnovation #GreenTech #WasteTech #TechForGood #EastAfrica #StartupLife #WasteRevolution #uganda #safeboda