The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party has called upon the victims of the nationwide eviction of street vendors to register with the party’s legal department to access legal aid against the enforcers of the eviction process.
According to Harold Kaija the Deputy Head of the Political Affairs Commission in the Office of the Secretary General, the legal aid is only limited to those who had acquired the trading licenses before the eviction process.
“The PFF has heard the cries of those whose businesses have been demolished and we are asking the victims of the nationwide street vendors’ eviction to come to the party headquarters and register with the legal department to make sure that we pursue justice against exploitation,” Kaija said.
He made the remarks while addressing the members of the press today, Monday, March 30 th, 2026, at the PFF party headquarters at Katonga Road in Kampala
He condemned the government’s move to increase Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax to 40 per cent for those earning 10 million and above, explaining that the government should instead embark on exporting the minerals to create and leave money in the pockets of people because their high purchasing power attracts investment rather than increasing taxes.
“We also condemn the increased fuel price by UGX 200 shillings because this will also result in an increase in the prices of essential goods which leads to a high cost of living in the country. So if you add the 200 to the cost of collection you may see the final price of fuel going to UGX 5800 shillings,” Kaija said.
He also appealed to the government to lower the boda boda registration fees from the current cost of UGX 500,000 shillings alleging that some motorcycle riders are servicing loans for their motorcycles and if they continue to pay high registration fees they will be left with nothing to sustain themselves.
His appeal has come at a time when the nationwide crackdown on street vendors is ongoing in Uganda, targeting roadside kiosks, stalls, and container businesses to improve urban order, sanitation, and traffic flow.
Currently, major efforts are occurring in Kampala and cities like Soroti and Mukono, where many structures are being removed. However, while some applaud the decongestion, thousands of vendors are facing loss of income, with many protesting the lack of accessible, affordable relocation sites.
