Tendo primary school joins national clean-up exercise

25 July 2026, 12:27 pm

By Edwin Okurmu Kisa

Communities across Uganda today took part in the country’s first mandatory monthly national clean-up exercise following the government’s directive that every last Saturday of the month be dedicated to environmental sanitation.

The exercise, which ran from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., saw residents sweeping roads, cleaning compounds, collecting garbage, and placing it in sacks along roadsides for collection and disposal by the relevant authorities.

The initiative follows a Cabinet resolution announced earlier this week by Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, who said the monthly exercise is aimed at improving environmental cleanliness, preventing disease, and promoting public health.

At Tendo Primary School in Nabweru, Nansana Division, Wakiso District, pupils joined teachers in cleaning the school compound and its surrounding areas as part of the nationwide exercise.

Speaking during the clean-up, the Deputy Headteacher of Tendo Primary School, Hadaya David, said maintaining a clean environment is essential in preventing the spread of diseases.

“A clean environment limits the spread of diseases. We thank the government for introducing this initiative because it will help keep our communities healthy. We fully support the monthly clean-up exercise and encourage everyone to participate.”

Residents in different parts of the country also participated by clearing drainage channels, sweeping streets, and removing waste from their neighborhoods in support of the government’s campaign for a cleaner Uganda.

The monthly clean-up exercise was officially launched in Kampala by the Vice President, Rt. Hon. Jessica Alupo, with Resident District Commissioners, local leaders, and communities expected to spearhead its implementation across the country.

The government says the exercise will be conducted every last Saturday of the month as part of ongoing efforts to improve sanitation, reduce preventable diseases, and create a cleaner and healthier environment for all Ugandans.