Jinja City officials have issued a firm directive to street vendors, kiosk operators, and owners of illegal structures to vacate city streets and relocate to designated markets or approved business premises, warning that noncompliance will lead to forceful eviction.
The public notice, issued by City Town Clerk Godfrey B. Kisekka on March 2, 2026, orders all affected individuals to voluntarily remove their businesses from unauthorized areas, including streets, road reserves, and other undesignated spaces.
Owners of illegal buildings and temporary structures must remove or demolish them by March 15, 2026.
“Starting Monday, March 16, 2026, Jinja City Council Local Government Authority will start its forceful operations at your own cost and peril,” the notice reads, emphasizing that enforcement will target all remaining illegal kiosks, roadside vending points, and unapproved structures.
City authorities say the move aims to restore order, reduce congestion, and ensure businesses operate from legally recognized locations.
Officials stressed that cooperation will protect vendors’ goods and minimize damage to property during enforcement.
“Your timely cooperation will save your goods and equipment,” the notice states, noting that compliance also helps address challenges linked to unregulated urban activities, including obstruction of pedestrian movement and disorderly city planning.
City leadership further highlighted that regulating informal businesses is part of broader efforts to tackle urban issues such as poverty, rising crime, and social disorder.
No additional public announcements will be issued, underscoring the urgency of adherence.
Copies of the directive have been circulated to key offices, including the Resident City Commissioner, division town clerks, district police commanders, and division mayors, to ensure coordinated enforcement across Jinja’s urban areas.
