The minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda has said she is ready to work with Kampala lord mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo, calling for unity and cooperation after the election period.
“You always know me as a person who works with everyone irrespective of the political party somebody is subscribed to. I know Eng Balimwezo very well and I congratulate him upon taking over as the new mayor of Kampala. We shall put our political differences aside and develop Kampala,” she said.
Her remarks came as KCCA issued an ultimatum of February 19, for all illegal city vendors to vacate the streets.
Kabanda said legal action will be taken against those who defy the directive, including prosecution and confiscation of goods.
She said the political season had ended and warned that some traders had taken advantage of the campaign period to operate outside the law. She emphasised the need for order in the city, noting that Kampala must be run like other cities around the world.
“I must emphasise that Kampala must have trade order just like other cities world over. All traders must operate within gazetted markets and likewise boda boda riders,” she said.
On the same note, the deputy executive director of KCCA, Benon Mugenyi, advised vendors to comply with the law and operate only from gazetted markets and trading spaces.
Mugenyi said KCCA is improving and expanding markets outside the city centre, including Usafi, Bugolobi and Busega, as part of efforts to decongest the central business district and make the city more organised.
