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KCCA rescues 114 children from Kampala streets
The group comprises 82 girls and 32 boys, according to the Authority’s notice released on November 7, 2026.
Following the rescue, all 114 children were safely transferred to the Uganda Women's Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO) Masulita Children’s Home. (File photo)
By: Nelson Mandela Muhoozi, Journalist @New Vision
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The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has rescued 114 children from the city’s streets, as part of an ongoing city-wide operation to protect vulnerable youth.
The group comprises 82 girls and 32 boys, according to the Authority’s notice released on November 7, 2026.
Following the rescue, all 114 children were safely transferred to the Uganda Women's Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO) Masulita Children’s Home, where they are currently receiving specialized care and support while authorities work to trace their families for reunification.
Caution against street handouts
KCCA emphasised that the rescue operation remains ongoing and urged members of the public to refrain from giving money, food, or other handouts directly to children on the streets.
Caution against street handouts
KCCA emphasised that the rescue operation remains ongoing and urged members of the public to refrain from giving money, food, or other handouts directly to children on the streets.
According to the authority, "handouts incentivise children to stay out of school, leaving them vulnerable to severe risks, exploitation, and abuse."
Additionally, KCCA warned that much of the money collected on the streets is intercepted and exploited by traffickers.
KCCA encouraged Ugandans who wish to help vulnerable children to channel their support through registered child care centers and children’s homes to ensure that assistance reaches the children safely.
Furthermore, KCCA urged the public to report any children seen living on the streets or any suspected cases of child exploitation to the nearest police station or through KCCA’s official channels.
Additionally, KCCA warned that much of the money collected on the streets is intercepted and exploited by traffickers.
KCCA encouraged Ugandans who wish to help vulnerable children to channel their support through registered child care centers and children’s homes to ensure that assistance reaches the children safely.
Furthermore, KCCA urged the public to report any children seen living on the streets or any suspected cases of child exploitation to the nearest police station or through KCCA’s official channels.