Kasangati leaders have warned that residents who continue to ignore the national cleaning day could be forced to participate in future exercises, with police support if necessary.
Daniel Segawa Sentongo, the LC1 chairperson of Kitegomba village, said many residents stayed indoors during the cleaning exercise despite being aware of the government initiative.
“We are very concerned that most residents have remained indoors yet they are aware about this day. If they do not comply next time, we shall work with police to get them out,” Segawa said.
Segawa said residents needed to take responsibility for cleaning their homes, workplaces and nearby public spaces to reduce garbage dumping and protect the environment.
He said poor waste disposal had left several areas surrounded by polythene bags and other waste, which he described as a threat to the environment and public health.
Segawa also criticised residents who have neglected to clean their homesteads and workplaces, saying leaders should not be left to do the work on behalf of the community.
He urged residents to participate in future national cleaning exercises, saying regular cleaning could help reduce the risk of disease outbreaks and improve the cleanliness of the area. [WATCH VIDEO]
The LC1 chairperson reminded residents that the cleaning exercise was a government initiative and urged them to respect the directive by participating whenever it is organised.
Segawa also assured residents that the garbage collected during the exercise would be picked up by the Kasangati Town Council team.
He asked residents to gather the waste at designated collection points to make it easier for the town council workers to collect and transport it.
Milly Kibalama, a Buganda Kingdom official, also called on residents to support the national cleaning exercise.
Kibalama said she would work with government officials and other local leaders to mobilise residents to participate in the exercise and improve waste management in their communities.
The latest national cleaning day activities were held in Hoima, as part of efforts to promote cleaner communities and encourage residents to take greater responsibility for waste management.
However, the campaign continues to face challenges, including inadequate cleaning tools, limited access to garbage collection trucks, inadequate public knowledge about proper waste disposal and weaknesses in enforcing environmental protection measures.
