RUKIGA – Residents across Rukiga District turned out in large numbers to participate in the National Cleaning Day exercise, a nationwide initiative recently announced by the Office of the Prime Minister.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The streets of Muhanga Town and surrounding areas came alive with activity as community members, local leaders, volunteers, and security personnel joined hands to sweep roads, clear drainage channels, and collect waste.
The sight of moderate vehicle traffic and bustling, closed shops gave a perfect backdrop to a day set aside for caring for the environment and protecting public health in the district.
Muhanga Town Clerk Kakaire Herbert told this reporter that cleanliness is essential for the town’s growth, and the National Cleaning Day exercise helps bring back old laws that require everyone to keep their surroundings tidy.
He added that the campaign also supports the enforcement of other important rules like trade order, and it serves as a helpful reminder that all citizens must follow the laws that have been put in place for the good of the community.
“High hygiene in a developing town like Muhanga is very important for its growth. This exercise today serves as a helpful reminder that all citizens must follow the laws that have been put in place for the good of the community,” Kakaire stated.
Kakaire urged all Ugandans to practice cleanliness every day, not only during the monthly event, because real change happens through steady habits, not just one-off efforts.
Rukiga District Police Commander SP Twinomugisha Steven warmly thanked the business community and other stakeholders for their impressive and strong turnout during the Saturday cleaning exercise.
He confirmed that the cleaning activity will take place every last Saturday of each month, with security agencies fully committed to helping and encouraging everyone in the community to take part actively.
“When we clean our surroundings, we are not just sweeping dirt, we are sweeping away disease, building pride in our communities, and laying a strong foundation for a healthier and more prosperous Uganda,” stated DPC Steven.
SP Steven also called on all residents to keep their surroundings clean every single day, saying it is everyone’s shared duty and a very key way to prevent dangerous diseases like malaria and cholera from spreading across the region.
Muhanga Town Council Health Inspector Ngabirano Kenneth welcomed the government’s involvement, saying it strengthens the work his department has long been trying to achieve in urban areas.
“The exercise aims to promote hygiene, protect the environment, and encourage a sense of shared responsibility among all citizens,” Kenneth explained.
He noted that the exercise promotes hygiene, protects the environment, and encourages shared responsibility among citizens, while also giving valuable momentum to ongoing public health campaigns.
While announcing the campaign this week, the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabanja, noted that the national cleaning campaign took nearly a year to plan, with a clear focus on fighting diseases that come from dirty surroundings.
The Prime Minister reminded Ugandans that a clean nation is everyone’s duty, and stressed that the government’s big investments in roads, markets, and hospitals can only last if the environment is kept clean and well cared for.
The National Cleaning Day will be carried out on the last Saturday of every month, with all citizens, business communities, and stakeholders called upon to always take part in ensuring general cleanliness.
PICTORIAL: Rukiga District comes together for National Cleaning Day, sweeping streets, clearing drains, and championing community hygiene.
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