Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has rescued 149 children, including 26 boys and 123 girls, during its ongoing crackdown on child exploitation in Kampala.
In an update shared on September 2, the authority revealed that the latest operation targeted children involved in begging, loitering, hawking and vending on the streets.
The update also provided details about what will happen to the children following their rescue, with Musulita Children’s Home set to receive them for rehabilitation and psychosocial support.
In a crackdown against child exploitation, we have this evening rescued a total of 149 children (26 boys and 123 girls) through our ongoing operations.
Beyond the rescue, KCCA revealed that the children will receive support to prepare them for reunification with their families.
The rescued children will be transferred to Musulita Children’s Home, where they will undergo rehabilitation, psychosocial support and preparation for reintegration with their families.
The crackdown comes as KCCA continues enforcing the Kampala Capital City Child Protection Ordinance 2022, which prohibits the use of children for activities such as begging, hawking, and vending.
The public update also carried a warning for anyone who continues to involve children in such activities.
Anyone found using children to beg, loiter, hawk, or vend is committing a crime and will face up to six months in jail or pay a fine determined by court.
KCCA ended the message with a short warning to anyone who might ignore the ongoing crackdown.
Do not be caught off guard.