Security issues new guidelines for National Cleaning Day activities
Police in Uganda have issued new guidelines for the upcoming National Cleaning Day, specifying categories of people exempt from mandatory participation. This follows public complaints regarding the enforcement of the inaugural event last month.
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Highlights the tension between civic duty mandates and individual freedom of movement in public policy implementation.
A heap of garbage lies near a food stall in Nansana-Kabumbi, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District, on August 1, 2026. PHOTO/NOELINE NABUKENYA.
As the Country prepares for the second National Cleaning Day scheduled for Saturday, August 29, police have outlined categories of people who will be exempted from participating in the exercise.
Addressing journalists on Monday, Police spokesperson ACP Kituuma Rusoke said the inaugural National Cleaning Day was marred by complaints from people who were stopped from going about their duties and instructed to participate in the cleaning exercise.
ACP Rusoke outlined that patients, people going to health facilities, and those with scheduled medical appointments will be exempted from participating in the exercise.
However, this will be granted upon thorough interrogation and clarification beyond doubt, which includes proof of medical documents. ACP Rusoke said.
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