Hudu Hussein, the Resident City Commissioner of Kampala Capital City (RCC), has issued a 30-day ultimatum to street preachers in Kampala.
Hussein told journalists at the Uganda Media Centre that “unseriousness” will not be tolerated in his efforts to establish a neater, more organized city.
“Our good pastors, we love you so much but I am giving you an amnesty of 30 days so that you evacuate the streets, we want a more serious city,” Hussein said.
Hussein was introducing what he called the “seven new measures” aimed at sanitizing Kampala city when he said this.
“All pastors, vendors, children beggars among other disorganised groups should leave the City,” Hussein added.
The RCC also unveiled plans to have all boda boda riders registered, main buildings in the city centre painted and lighted up plus new measures on buildings that are still aiding street vendors.
He warned that no stone will be left unturned in hid bid for a cleaner city.
Social Media reactions
The RCC’s decree elicited varied reactions, with some saying it was long overdue and others, mostly street preachers, warning the RCC to tread carefully.
“RCC Hudu Hussein may have pressed the incorrect button. You can’t put the Lord’s Gospel and those who spread it in jeopardy. The next 30 days could be yours!!” Godfrey Kuteesa expressed his opinion.
“Kampala is merely the administrative center.” “With this Gospel, we are called to change the world,” said Moses, a street preacher under Phaneero.
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