KCCA issues guidelines on election campaigns, posters in the city

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Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has issued fresh guidelines on the placement of campaign posters and the conduct of political activities within the city ahead of the 2026 general elections.

Speaking at a press briefing held at the Uganda Media Centre on August 4, 2025, KCCA executive director Sharifah Buzeki said the authority is set to engage all political leaders to ensure order and compliance with city regulations during the campaign period.

Hajjat Buzeki Sharifah, Executive Director Kampala Capital City Authority, addressing journalists during a press conference at Uganda Media Centre on August 4, 2025. (Photo by Mary Kansiime)

"Tentatively, on August 7, we shall meet all party general secretaries to guide them on how posters must be put in the city. Failure to comply; we shall remove them regardless of the political party or the person," Buzeki said.

She revealed that the authority has gazetted certain areas where campaigns and rallies will not be allowed.

“These places include markets, taxi parks, schools, health facilities, among others,” she said. “We have issued guidance on the placement of election campaign tools, and our advice is that these guidelines are followed.”

Buzeki stressed that the move is aimed at maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of Kampala during the election period. She also tied the issue of election posters to the broader city waste management strategy.

“Waste management isn't just about infrastructure but also about mindset change,” she said, highlighting KCCA's weekly community clean-up drives and the ongoing “No Litter” campaign.

She urged city residents to take personal responsibility in keeping Kampala clean. “We’re reminding everyone that a clean city is a shared responsibility,” she said. “City dwellers are required to put waste in a litter bin or keep it until they find one.”

The new guidelines come at a time when the city is already grappling with waste management and visual pollution, which the authority is determined to address ahead of the busy political season.