Hoima City cracks down on businesses operating without proper sanitation

Hoima: Authorities in Hoima City have launched a sweeping crackdown on business premises operating without proper sanitation facilities, warning that those found non-compliant risk closure.

The operation, led by Sarah Tusabe, the Hoima City Health Assistant, took place on Wednesday along the Hoima–Fort Portal Road.

Tusabe was accompanied by city health enforcement officers during a targeted inspection focused on improving hygiene in commercial areas.

Several businesses, including salons, boutiques, and the offices of Link Bus, were temporarily closed due to poor hygiene practices and the absence of essential facilities such as toilets.

“We are enforcing these regulations to protect public health. Poor sanitation is contributing to the spread of infections in the community, and we cannot allow that to continue,” Tusabe stated.

She emphasized that the campaign is part of a broader initiative to ensure businesses comply with health and safety standards.

During the operation, Tusabe reiterated that all business owners must prioritize the well-being of their clients and employees by adhering to minimum hygiene requirements.

The health team vowed to continue monitoring business premises and take necessary actions against those flouting sanitation regulations.

In response to the closure of the Link Bus office, Yahaya Kugonza, the manager, clarified that the building is rented and not owned by the company.

He distanced Link Bus from the sanitation issues, noting that the responsibility for toilet facilities lies with the landlord.

In a related development, the Bunyoro Kitara Diocese joined hands with Hoima City leadership in a citywide cleaning exercise ahead of the Easter festivities.

The annual campaign, led by Rt. Rev. Bishop Ateirweho Amooti, mobilized Christians across Hoima to participate in cleaning major streets and public areas.

Starting from Hoima Central Market, the campaign covered key locations such as Persey Street, Hoima Booma Grounds, Duhaga Roundabout, and the Diocesan headquarters.

Rev. Janepher Ssetabbi, the Women’s Ministry Coordinator, said this initiative has been held annually during Christmas and Easter to promote cleanliness alongside spiritual growth.

“We believe that maintaining a clean environment is part of our ministry. We urge residents to take part in this effort not only during holidays but throughout the year,” Ssetabbi said.

City Health Secretary Achilles Kiiza praised the diocese for its continued support and called on residents to take responsibility for managing waste and refrain from dumping garbage in drainage channels and other unauthorized areas. He also urged landlords to provide adequate sanitation facilities for their tenants to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks.

Bishop Ateirweho commended the city’s progress in maintaining cleanliness, comparing it favorably to other towns he has visited. He also encouraged the faithful to embrace righteous living as Holy Week continues.

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