By Robert Segawa
The Uganda Police Force has reminded the public that the National Cleaning Day will be observed on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with a nationwide call for citizens to participate in a coordinated cleaning exercise aimed at improving sanitation and public health.
According to the police, the exercise forms part of the Government of Uganda’s ongoing efforts to promote a cleaner environment, prevent sanitation-related diseases, and encourage communities to maintain healthy surroundings.
The Police have urged all citizens, motorists, traders, institutions, and local leaders to fully comply with the directive by actively participating in cleaning activities within their respective communities.
To facilitate the exercise, movement restrictions will be enforced across the country during the three-hour period. All vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and vessels will not be allowed on roads and water bodies, except in emergency situations. Traffic movement will therefore be restricted nationwide until the exercise concludes at 10:00 a.m.
Residents have been encouraged to remain within their localities, take part in the cleaning exercise, and resume normal activities once the restrictions are lifted.
However, several categories have been exempted from the movement restrictions. These include emergency services such as ambulances and medical personnel, individuals travelling for scheduled medical treatment who carry the necessary medical documentation, security vehicles operating on official duty, and cross-border vehicular traffic using major transport corridors.
The Uganda Police Force has also appealed to members of the public to cooperate with security personnel deployed to enforce the directive and avoid confrontations. Anyone requiring clarification or assistance during the exercise has been advised to seek guidance from the nearest police officer or supervisor on duty.
The National Cleaning Day is expected to bring together communities across Uganda in a collective effort to improve hygiene, protect public health, and foster environmental responsibility.
