Local Government Ministry orders nationwide crackdown on illegal street business

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumamanya, has directed local authorities nationwide to enforce licensing laws and remove illegal trading from public spaces, as urban centres continue to face rising unregulated commerce. In a circular dated March 10, 2026, addressed to all Chief Administrative Officers, … The post Local Government Ministry orders nationwide crackdown on illegal street business appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.


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