KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Uganda Police Force has clarified movement restrictions that will be enforced during the National Cleaning Day exercise on Saturday, August 29, 2026, allowing several categories of people and vehicles to move between 7:00am and 10:00am.
The Police said the restrictions are intended to facilitate public participation in the national cleaning exercise, which calls upon communities across the country to clean and improve their neighbourhoods.
However, Police have listed several exemptions to ensure that essential services and other critical activities continue during the restricted period.
Those permitted to move include patients seeking medical services and people travelling for scheduled medical treatment, provided they carry relevant medical documentation.
Emergency-service vehicles, medical personnel on duty, security personnel and private security personnel on duty are also exempted from the restrictions. Medical workers are required to carry valid identification.
Cross-border vehicular traffic using designated major transport corridors will also be permitted to proceed.
Travellers going abroad or returning from airports and other international travel terminals will be allowed to move, but are advised to carry valid travel documents or other evidence of travel.
The Police have also exempted journalists on duty, allowing media personnel to move as they carry out their professional responsibilities.
Diplomats, including heads of diplomatic missions and members of diplomatic staff, will also be permitted to travel during the restricted hours. They should either use officially identified diplomatic vehicles or be able to verify their diplomatic status.
Staff of United Nations agencies and international organisations are similarly exempted, alongside tourists, who may be required to present appropriate travel or accommodation documentation.
The Police urged members of the public to cooperate with security personnel deployed to enforce the directive and warned against confrontations, arguments or altercations.
“Any person with a concern or in need of clarification should seek guidance from the nearest police officer or the supervisor on duty,” the statement signed by ACP R. Kituuma, PRO of the Uganda Police Force, said.
