Abstract:
The aim of the study was to assess leadership challenges in managing household solid waste in selected
Kebeles of Jimma town administration, to achieve this objective, descriptive survey design was used
which were supplemented by both quantitative and qualitative data. The study was carried out in Jimma
town Administration; Sampling Techniques of the study was non Probability and Probability (Sampling
Specifically Simple Random Sampling). The method of data collection was through Survey Method and
the tools are Questioners, Key Informant Interview, Focus Group Interview and Document Analysis. The
data `obtained through questionnaire was analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistical were used
to analyze using SPSS, while data obtained through interview were analyzed qualitatively through
narration. The major findings revealed that Jimma town administration community have poor level of
knowledge ,negative attitude as well as poor practice of solid waste management, The chief leadership
challenges in solid waste management's are lack of Motivating followers, Awareness Creation,
Monitoring and Evaluation, Leading a team, Stakeholder Participation, Leader‟s skill and ability to
provide direction about sustainable solid waste management and use waste as a resource, sharing a
vision of solid waste management for the Residents. The role of leadership in solid waste management
revealed that Low Leadership Commitment, weak mobilization of stakeholders, insufficient budget and
resources, lack of sufficient skilled human resource, poor practice of solid waste management,
attitudinal problem of the residents and the causes of poor solid waste disposal are attitude of
households towards solid waste, lack sufficient money for the promotion of waste reduction, recycling
and recovery programs. The Multi correlation analysis shows the relationship between financial, social,
technical and institutional factors and effective solid waste management observed strong positive
relationship and the results of regression analysis observed financial, social, technical and institutional
factors have a significant positive effect on effective solid waste management. The overall
recommendation of the study Jimma town administration should develop and design workshops and
training on the way of effective solid waste management and the approach it shape or change the
