Kabale Records Strong Turnout as National Cleaning Day Kicks Off
KABALE — Kabale District recorded an estimated 90 percent participation on the first-ever National Cleaning Day held on Saturday, with authorities hailing the exercise as a major success.
Residents, local leaders, religious leaders, and government officials joined hands to clean streets, markets, drainage channels, and public spaces across Kabale Municipality. Businesses remained closed throughout the exercise, while movement within the municipality was minimal as residents observed the government’s directive.
Kabale Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Maj. Godfrey Katamba, commended the people of Kabale for embracing the nationwide campaign.
”The response has been overwhelming. We witnessed very little movement because the majority of residents participated in the cleaning exercise. Only a few people who were unaware of the directive did not take part,” Maj. Katamba said.
He noted that the district will continue sensitizing the public through radio talk shows and community engagements to ensure even greater participation in future exercises. He emphasized that the last Saturday of every month will remain dedicated to community cleaning in line with the government’s directive.
The RDC also warned that individuals who deliberately ignore the directive in future exercises will face action in accordance with the law.
Kabale Municipality Mayor Sentaro Byamugisha praised residents for their cooperation, saying nearly everyone complied with the directive.
”Businesses were closed and residents actively participated in cleaning their surroundings. This demonstrates that our people understand the importance of keeping the municipality clean,” the mayor said.
The Ministry of Health’s Senior Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ainebyoona, said Local Council chairpersons will compile reports on participation, which will be submitted through district authorities to the Ministries of Health and Local Government.
He explained that the campaign will go beyond public spaces and extend to individual homes, encouraging proper sanitation and ensuring every household has a clean environment and a functional toilet.
Church leaders also joined residents in the exercise, while only a few boda boda operators remained on the roads after parking their motorcycles to participate in the clean-up.
The successful launch of National Cleaning Day in Kabale is seen as a positive step toward improving environmental hygiene, preventing disease outbreaks, and promoting community responsibility for a cleaner and healthier Uganda.
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