ROAD WASHING KICKS OFF AS KCCA STEPS UP CITY CLEANUP EFFORTS

As city cleaners scrubbed the Non-Motorised Transport corridor along Luwum Street on Saturday morning, Kampala resident Peter Kato slowed down to watch the teams at work.

Armed with scrubbing brooms and water jets, workers from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) carefully washed the pedestrian and cycling lanes, removing dust and grime that had built up over time.

“It is good to see the city being cleaned like this,” Kato said as he observed the exercise. “When these corridors are clean and organized, it encourages people to walk and move around the city comfortably.”

Kato’s appreciation reflects a growing sense of pride among residents as KCCA intensifies its road cleaning operations across the capital, combining road washing, beautification and waste evacuation to improve sanitation and the overall appearance of the city.

The latest cleaning drive began shortly after midnight on Saturday when city teams deployed car-mounted water jets and scrubbing brooms to wash key roads in the central business district.

The night operation started on the Grand Imperial Roundabout, where workers spent hours removing dirt, dust and debris from the road surfaces under the glow of streetlights.

Benon Kigenyi, the Deputy Executive Director of KCCA, said the road washing initiative is part of a broader effort by the city authority to maintain a clean and healthy urban environment.

“A clean city means a healthier environment, safer roads and a better place for everyone to live. Every small effort we make today builds a better and more dignified Kampala for tomorrow,” Kigenyi said.

By morning, the scrubbing operations had extended to the city’s Non-Motorised Transport corridors, including Namirembe Road and Luwum Street, where teams cleaned walkways and cycling lanes while repainting cab markings to improve order and visibility.

Kigenyi also called on boda boda riders to respect the non-motorised zones.

“These corridors are designed for pedestrians and cyclists. When boda boda riders respect them, it makes the city safer and more organized for everyone,” he said.

KCCA has also replanted grass along sections of the non-motorised corridor, giving the area a greener and more attractive look.

Beyond the city centre, sanitation teams led by Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki intensified community cleaning efforts under the Weyonje campaign, which promotes cleanliness and responsible waste management among residents.

“Keeping Kampala clean is a shared responsibility,” Buzeki said. “As the city authority we are strengthening road cleaning and waste management, but we also need residents and businesses to play their part.”

In Kasubi Parish Zones I and II, teams carried out sensitization on proper waste disposal and waste segregation while identifying full toilets that require urgent attention.

The campaign also involved large-scale evacuation of solid waste in several areas where accumulated garbage was cleared to improve sanitation and protect public health.

The Director of Public Health and Environment, Sarah Zalwango, said the road cleaning and waste evacuation campaigns are part of broader efforts to build a cleaner and more livable city.

“When we wash our roads, manage waste properly and promote hygiene in communities, we are protecting public health and creating a better environment for everyone in Kampala,” Zalwango said.

By Geofrey Mutegeki Araali

Communication and Media Relations Officer