Uganda Police Force has announced nationwide movement restrictions for Saturday, August 29, 2026, as the country prepares for the second National Cleaning Day.

Police are urging members of the public to take part in cleaning activities in their homes, neighbourhoods, workplaces and public spaces as part of a national effort to promote cleaner, healthier and safer communities.

During the exercise, movement of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and vessels will be restricted across the country from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., except for people and services falling under the specified exemptions or those responding to genuine emergencies.

Police have advised members of the public to remain within their localities during the three-hour exercise, participate in the cleaning activities and resume normal movements after 10:00 a.m.

The August 29 exercise is part of Uganda's monthly National Cleaning Day programme, under which the last Saturday of every month is designated for community cleaning activities. The initiative was officially launched in July 2026, with the government seeking to strengthen public participation in sanitation, environmental protection and community responsibility.

The first National Cleaning Day was held on July 25, bringing communities together to clean streets, drainage channels, public spaces and other areas. The government has encouraged citizens to maintain the momentum beyond the designated cleaning day and make cleanliness a regular responsibility.

For the August 29 exercise, Police have outlined several categories of people who will be permitted to travel during the restricted period.

Patients and people travelling for scheduled medical treatment will be allowed to move, provided they have relevant medical documentation. Emergency service vehicles will also be permitted to operate, while medical personnel on duty will be allowed to travel with valid identification.

Security personnel and private security personnel who are on duty are also exempted from the restriction.

Police have further said genuine cross-border vehicular traffic using designated major transport corridors will be allowed to continue. People travelling abroad will also be permitted to travel if they can provide proof of their journey, while foreign tourists and journalists on official duty are among the other exempted categories.

The authorities have urged people who qualify for an exemption to carry the relevant identification or documentation to avoid difficulties when moving during the restricted period.

The traffic restriction is intended to provide communities with an uninterrupted period to participate in the cleaning exercise while reducing unnecessary movement during the designated hours.

Police have called for cooperation from the public and warned against confrontations or altercations with security personnel deployed to enforce the directive. Anyone who needs clarification about the restrictions or whether a particular journey qualifies for an exemption has been advised to contact the nearest police officer or supervisor on duty.

The National Cleaning Day programme is part of the government's wider efforts to address sanitation, waste management and environmental concerns. Authorities have encouraged Ugandans to view cleanliness as a shared responsibility rather than an activity limited to the monthly exercise.

As the country prepares for the August 29 cleaning day, members of the public are being encouraged to plan their movements in advance, remain within their communities between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., and actively participate in keeping their surroundings clean.

Normal movement is expected to resume after 10:00 a.m., when the three-hour restriction comes to an end.