President Yoweri Museveni has ordered Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to use police cameras to identify and arrest anyone seen littering in public places.
Museveni said such bad behavior is the reason many drainage systems in and around Kampala are clogged.
“The buveeras you litter and all other garbage are the reason water channels get blocked. Always put your kaveera in your pocket and dump it in a dustbin at your home,” Museveni said while commissioning the Kampala Flyover.
Museveni urged Ugandans to take responsibility for maintaining the new infrastructure. The first phase of the Kampala Flyover project cost 81 million United States dollars. The project, which started in 2019, was supposed to be completed in two years, but due to funding gaps and COVID-19, it was delayed.
Littering is an offense in Uganda, with laws in place to penalize individuals who litter in public spaces, particularly in the capital city, Kampala. Offenders can face fines or even jail time, depending on the severity of the violation. A convicted offender is liable to a fine of about Shs2 million or a jail term not exceeding one year.
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is responsible for enforcing anti-littering regulations.
