Government declares mandatory monthly National Cleaning Day with movement and business restrictions

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja announced that the last Saturday of every month will be a mandatory National Cleaning Day from 7:00 am to 10:00 am, during which unnecessary movement, non-emergency vehicles and open businesses are prohibited. She said Cabinet approved the initiative on 11 August 2025, and the Deputy Inspector General of Police said police are ready to enforce it. The Minister of Health responded to concerns from Seventh-day Adventists, whose day of worship is Saturday.