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You Can’t Use Force To Organize A City – Erias Lukwago

Posted by: Suubi Anne in Uganda news February 25, 2022

Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago has said in as much as we may want an organized city, force is not the way to go. He was reacting to the way street vendors were chased off Kampala streets.

He says though he is not for a disorganized city, there should be some plans for the urban poor to make a living in the city. Erias Lukwago insisted that he is still against the move government took to chase street vendors.

“There are plans that are made for urban poor to also survive in the city, you don’t just use force. Even in the developed world, they don’t just use force. The best we can do is to offer them alternatives. I want you to mark my words, I am not for a disorganized city but I am against the eviction of the people, so we need to strike a balance.”

He says the government should be thinking of building affordable marketplaces for these people but it has been so slow on this move.

“The formula is twofold; the most sustainable is to build markets. Unfortunately, the government has not been forthcoming in availing us funds to construct markets, they have been so slow. So, what we proposed is that we gazette a particular street for them(vendors) where they can carry out their trade.”

Lukwago said he is not supporting this move because he doesn’t and has never understood the vision and mission of KCCA regarding this matter.

“It all stems from the vision and mission of the institution. What is the agenda of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)? Our mission and vision is to transform Kampala into a modern functional, active, vibrant, resilient visible and inclusive city.“

It has been over a month now since street vendors were chased off the streets. The police have been in place to make sure that they never show up again.

They were told to get places in arcades and markets they can afford.

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