Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has announced that Uganda will hold its fourth National Cleaning Day on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The exercise, which will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., aims to promote sanitation, environmental protection, and public health. Communities across districts, cities, municipalities, town councils, parishes, and villages are expected to participate.
Hoima City has been designated the national cleaning site in recognition of its role as a host city for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. However, the exercise will cover the entire country, with local governments, security agencies, businesses, and other stakeholders expected to support the initiative. Nabbanja commended these stakeholders for their support and urged leaders at all levels to mobilize residents and ensure that cleaning equipment, waste collection services, and proper disposal facilities are available.
Priority areas for the exercise include roadsides, markets, drainage channels, schools, health facilities, workplaces, and other public spaces. The Prime Minister also called on households, institutions, and businesses to adopt responsible waste management practices, including proper waste disposal and avoiding littering. This, she emphasized, is crucial for maintaining cleanliness and promoting environmental responsibility.
Movement restrictions will be in force for motor vehicles, motorcycles, and pedestrians during the designated hours, subject to exemptions for essential services and other authorized categories. The public has been urged to follow official guidance and plan their movements accordingly. This will ensure a smooth and successful exercise.
Nabbanja emphasized that National Cleaning Day should go beyond the three-hour exercise, urging Ugandans to make cleanliness and environmental responsibility part of their daily routines. She called on citizens across the country to turn up on October 31 and maintain clean surroundings beyond the designated cleaning hours. This, she believes, will have a lasting impact on the country's sanitation and environmental protection efforts.
The Prime Minister's announcement has been well-received by various stakeholders, who have expressed their commitment to supporting the initiative. The exercise is expected to have a positive impact on Uganda's environment and public health. By working together, Ugandans can maintain a clean and healthy environment.
The National Cleaning Day exercise is part of the government's efforts to promote environmental protection and public health. Key points include:
Key points
- The exercise will take place on October 31, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. across the country.
- Hoima City has been designated the national cleaning site.
- The exercise aims to promote sanitation, environmental protection, and public health.
