By As Uganda heads into the 2026 General Elections season, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has issued fresh guidance on the placement of campaign posters and materials in the city, warning political actors against defacing public infrastructure and illegally using public spaces.
In a detailed statement delivered at the Uganda Media Centre on August 4, 2025, KCCA Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki cautioned candidates and their supporters to observe civic responsibility during the election period by respecting public property and maintaining the city’s cleanliness and order.
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“We have issued guidance on the placement of election campaign tools and our advice is that they should be followed,” Buzeki said, urging all political actors to avoid politicking in public work and service delivery spaces such as markets, taxi parks, schools, and health facilities.
The reminder comes at a time when Kampala is undergoing significant transformation projects aimed at making the capital a modern, livable city. Among these efforts are massive roadworks, drainage improvements, sanitation upgrades, and beautification programs that have visibly changed the cityscape. Authorities say the uncontrolled placement of posters could erode these achievements and undermine public infrastructure.
As part of the new directive, campaign posters must not be placed on newly constructed public toilets, school buildings, traffic light poles, or trees planted under climate adaptation initiatives. Furthermore, political messaging on KCCA buildings, bridges, and road signage will be treated as vandalism and offenders prosecuted.
“Let us protect city infrastructure,” Buzeki added. “We will not tolerate littering or graffiti that defaces public property under the guise of campaigns. KCCA has made significant progress in beautifying road islands and restoring green spaces and these gains must not be reversed by reckless political activities.”
The city authority has also encouraged all candidates to designate proper locations for their campaign materials and work with KCCA’s physical planning department to ensure that placements are within the law.
The statement further appealed to the general public to participate in elections peacefully and responsibly, emphasizing that civic rights must be exercised with accountability and respect for shared spaces.
As Kampala prepares to host the return of the highly anticipated Kampala City Festival, set to be launched on August 6, the city leadership is keen on maintaining order and cleanliness even as political activities increase.
“Kampala belongs to all of us,” said Buzeki. “Let us show maturity in our democratic process and protect what we have built together.”
The warning signals KCCA’s tough stance on campaign-related vandalism and a renewed call for political discipline in Uganda’s capital city.
