The Minister for Kampala, Beti Kamya has sent out a stern warning, stressing that street vending and noise pollution will not be tolerated in the city during the festive season.
Addressing journalists at media centre this morning, minister Kamya noted that the city usually gets congested during the festive period with street vendors and buyers, which she says causes traffic jam, pick pocketing and accidents.
Kamya thus reiterated that street vending is illegal and that persons who engage in it will have their goods impounded , be arrested and prosecuted . Kamya also asked religious leaders to minimize the noise levels in areas where the Churches are located.
Kamya further explained that Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander assured her of intensified foot and motorised patrols to deter burglaries, mugging, drug abuse, thefts and other crimes associated with festive season.
