The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) on Saturday morning, 28th February 2026, carried out a cleaning and greening exercise in the central business district aimed at improving sanitation and restoring order in the city.
The exercise covered key downtown streets, including Luwum Street, Ben Kiwanuka Street, William Street, Namirembe Road and Nasser Road. Teams focused on clearing waste, opening blocked drainage channels, repairing damaged infrastructure, and planting trees, grass and flowers.
KCCA Executive Director Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki joined technical teams on the ground, highlighting the importance of leaders working directly with communities to solve city challenges.
She said the decision to go to the streets was intentional, noting that leadership should be visible and involved in practical work.
“A clean and organized city requires collective responsibility, and today we are showing that commitment together,” she said.
Buzeki explained that several directorates were deployed at the same time. Engineering teams assessed drainage systems and potholes, the physical planning directorate supervised greening and beautification activities, while public health officers guided sanitation work.
“Our engineering teams are identifying drainage areas that need urgent attention, while physical planning is working to make the city greener and more attractive through planting trees, flowers and grass,” she said.
“Public health teams have spent the entire week identifying areas that need immediate cleaning so that today’s work is targeted and effective,” she added.
She urged shopkeepers to cooperate with city authorities by placing garbage outside their premises for easy collection by KCCA trucks.
“We appeal to all business owners to remove rubbish from inside their shops and place it outside for collection. Cleanliness is important for business because customers are attracted to a clean environment,” she said.
Buzeki also encouraged members of the public to take part in keeping the city clean beyond organized exercises.
“This is not only a KCCA responsibility. Anyone willing to support the cleaning effort is welcome to join because Kampala belongs to all of us,” she said.
She thanked volunteers and stakeholders who participated in the exercise and praised those who have moved from the streets to designated markets, noting that more than 900 people have already relocated.
“We appreciate those who have embraced order by moving to the markets. Organized spaces help us maintain cleanliness and improve the working environment for everyone,” she said.
KCCA officials said the exercise was planned for the weekend to allow thorough cleaning while minimizing disruption to business activities.
Authorities added that similar operations will continue as part of wider efforts to improve sanitation, enhance the city’s appearance, and strengthen service delivery across Kampala.
