The government has officially gazetted the National Cleaning Day, making it a recognised national exercise aimed at improving sanitation, promoting proper waste management and encouraging citizens to take responsibility for their surroundings.The next cleaning exercise will be held on August 29, 2026, following the launch of the initiative on July 29.The main event will take place in Kyaliwajjala, Kira Municipality, with senior government officials led by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja expected to participate.
Nabbanja said the government decided to formalise the programme after receiving positive public response during the first nationwide exercise, noting that cleanliness should become a shared responsibility among all Ugandans.She called on leaders, religious institutions, security agencies, businesses, civil society organisations and schools to support the initiative.The Prime Minister urged households to practise proper waste disposal, including sorting garbage before collection, and warned against dumping waste in undesignated areas.
She said the exercise should not take more than three hours and is aimed at creating long-term behavioural change rather than only cleaning communities on specific days.The government also confirmed that religious groups, including Seventh-day Adventists observing the Sabbath, will be allowed alternative arrangements to participate.Officials say the National Cleaning Day is expected to improve public health, protect the environment and encourage Ugandans to maintain cleaner communities beyond the official exercise dates.
