The Uganda Police Force has reminded the public that Saturday, August 29, 2026, will be the second National Cleaning Day, urging citizens across the country to actively participate in cleaning their homes, neighbourhoods, workplaces and public spaces.
According to police, the nationwide exercise is intended to promote cleaner, healthier and safer communities.
Vehicle movement restricted from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
As part of the exercise, the movement of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and vessels will be restricted nationwide from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
The restriction will not apply to people and services falling under specific exempted categories, as well as those responding to genuine emergencies.
Police have advised members of the public to remain within their respective localities during the restricted period, participate in the cleaning exercise and resume normal movement after 10:00 a.m.
Who is exempted?
Police have listed the following categories as exempt from the movement restrictions:
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Patients and persons travelling for scheduled medical treatment, provided they have relevant medical documentation.
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Emergency service vehicles.
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Medical personnel on duty with valid identification.
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Security personnel.
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Private security personnel on duty.
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Cross-border vehicles using designated major transport corridors.
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Persons travelling abroad, provided they have proof of travel.
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Foreign tourists.
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Journalists travelling while on official duty.
The Uganda Police Force has called on the public to cooperate with security personnel deployed to enforce the directive and warned against confrontations or altercations with officers.
Members of the public seeking clarification have been advised to contact the nearest police officer or supervisor on duty.
Police have further encouraged Ugandans to use the exercise to promote cleaner and safer communities, stressing that maintaining a clean environment is a shared responsibility.
National Cleaning Day will take place on Saturday, August 29, with the nationwide movement restrictions running from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.