The Uganda Police Force has issued new guidelines ahead of the National Cleaning Day scheduled for Saturday, 29 August 2026, urging members of the public to take part in cleaning their homes, neighbourhoods, workplaces and public spaces.
The nationwide exercise is intended to promote cleaner, healthier and safer communities.
As part of the exercise, the movement of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and vessels will be restricted across the country between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Police has advised members of the public to remain within their respective localities during the restricted period and participate in the cleaning exercise. Normal movement will resume after 10:00 a.m.
However, Police said some categories of people will be allowed to travel during the three-hour restriction.
Patients travelling for scheduled medical treatment will be permitted to move, provided they have relevant medical documentation. Emergency service vehicles will also be allowed to operate.
Medical personnel who are on duty will be permitted to travel if they have valid identification. Security personnel and private security guards on duty are also exempted from the restriction.
Cross-border vehicles using designated major transport corridors will be allowed to continue operating. People travelling abroad will also be permitted to travel if they can provide proof of their journey.
Foreign tourists are among those exempted from the movement restrictions, while journalists on official duty will also be allowed to travel.
Police has urged the public to cooperate with security personnel who will be deployed to enforce the guidelines and warned against confrontations or altercations during the exercise.
The public has been encouraged to plan their movements accordingly and use the three-hour period to participate in the National Cleaning Day activities within their communities.
