February 6, 20261 sources

Kampala Street Vendors Get 2-Week Ultimatum to Vacate

The Story

The Minister of Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, has issued a two-week ultimatum to street vendors to vacate Kampala’s streets. The minister warned that strict enforcement will resume after the grace period. This directive follows more than three months of congestion caused by thousands of street vendors, illegal boda boda …

Perspective

The minister's perspective is provided through her issued statement. Hajjat Minsa Kabanda issued the ultimatum and provided the warning that enforcement will follow after the two-week period.

Why This Matters

This action impacts street vendors who have been given an ultimatum to vacate the streets. It is a significant enforcement measure aimed at addressing prolonged congestion issues in Kampala that have lasted for more than three months.

What's Next

After the two-week ultimatum expires, strict enforcement against street vendors will resume as warned by the minister.

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The IndependentIndependentFebruary 6, 2026
Kampala street vendors given 2-week ultimatum to vacate streets