Jinja Mayor To Close Unpainted Buildings

By Abubaker MukoseJINJA mayor David Wakudumira has warned that premises in the municipality, which would not have been painted by August 31, would be closed.“Most landlords have ignored the circular requiring them to paint their premises. If they fail to comply, we will have no alternative but close their premises,” Wakudumira said.Wakudumira, who addressed the press on Wednesday after a tour of premises in the municipality, said, “Unless the landlords came up to renovate their premises, it would be difficult to make Jinja a clean town. We want all premises and their roofs painted.”Wakudumira, who was accompanied by Jinja Central Division chairman Baswali Kezaala, municipal and division councillors, also warned against placing posters on building, saying it damages paint and renders the town dirty. Ends