MBARARA - Mbarara City early Saturday joined municipalities nationwide in observing the first National Cleaning Day.
In compliance with the government-mandated three-hour sanitation directive, local streets early morning remained clear of traffic and commercial entities remained closed as the community engaged in clean-up operations.

Fred Turyakira, the chairman LC I Boma cell hailed the government for the exercise he believes will promote cleanliness in the country. (Credit: Abdulkarim Ssengendo)
Fred Turyakira, the chairman LC I Boma cell and Robert Butamanya, a trader on Stanley Road in Mbarara city, hailed the government for the exercise, which they believe will promote cleanliness in the country and urged all Ugandans to embrace it.