Kassanda District on Saturday joined the rest of Uganda in the inaugural National Cleaning Day, with Hon. Hajji Abdul Bisaso, Member of Parliament for Kassanda South, taking the lead in mobilising residents for a vigorous community clean-up.
The exercise, held at St. Matia Mulumba Health Centre III in Nakiganda, Kiganda Town Council, drew strong participation from local leaders and ordinary citizens. Similar clean-up activities took place across the district, with particularly good attendance reported in Kiganda, Kassanda and Bukuya Town Councils.
The nationwide initiative follows a directive by Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, who announced that the last Saturday of every month will be observed as National Cleaning Day. From 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Ugandans are expected to clean homes, markets, schools, health facilities, roads, drainage channels and other public spaces. The programme, approved by Cabinet under President Yoweri Museveni, aims to reduce preventable diseases linked to poor sanitation and instil a lasting culture of environmental responsibility.
In Kassanda, the clean-up reflected both local commitment and national purpose. MP Bisaso worked side by side with residents, clearing surroundings around the health facility and emphasising the shared duty of keeping the community clean and healthy.
Deputy Resident District Commissioner Mike Ssegawa praised President Museveni for giving the exercise the green light, describing it as another practical front in the President’s “Kisanja Hakuna Kulala” agenda of disciplined, results-oriented governance. Ssegawa recalled that during the election campaigns the President had openly expressed disappointment at the poor state of sanitation and hygiene in many townships, and said the monthly clean-ups directly respond to that concern.
Residents who turned out expressed satisfaction at the high level of mobilisation and the visible improvement achieved within a few hours. Leaders at parish and town-council level coordinated efforts, ensuring that priority areas such as health centres, markets and drainage channels received attention.
The exercise underscored that cleanliness is both a local responsibility and a national priority. By participating fully, the people of Kassanda South demonstrated that ordinary citizens and their elected leaders can work together to build healthier communities while contributing to Uganda’s broader public-health goals.
As the country settles into the monthly rhythm of National Cleaning Days, Kassanda’s strong showing offers an encouraging example of how local leadership and community spirit can turn a national directive into tangible progress on the ground.
Together, a cleaner Kassanda South contributes to a cleaner Uganda.
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