Bahati hails Uganda Baati, Manufacturers’ Association at launch of cleaning day

What the report says

The Independent Uganda reported that Minister of State for Industry David Bahati used the launch of a manufacturers’ National Cleaning Day event in Kampala to call on companies and the wider public to take a more active role in keeping communities clean and safe. Speaking on Saturday at Uganda Baati, Bahati said environmental cleanliness should be treated as a shared duty across sectors, homes, workplaces and communities.

According to the report, the event brought together government officials, Uganda Manufacturers Association representatives, Uganda Baati staff and private sector leaders. Bahati praised Uganda Baati for its environmental efforts and said the National Cleaning Day initiative is intended to build patriotism and personal responsibility around waste disposal and environmental protection.

UMA executive director Dr Ezra Rubanda said Uganda Baati was chosen as a suitable venue because of what he described as its record on sustainability and responsible business conduct. Uganda Baati chief executive George Arodi said the company’s support for the initiative builds on its Bulungi Bwansi clean-up programme, which the company says has involved monthly employee-led cleaning activities around its operations since 2018.

The Independent reported that the launch concluded with a joint clean-up exercise by officials, UMA representatives and Uganda Baati employees. The article also said government has declared the last Saturday of every month as National Cleaning Day, following Cabinet approval chaired by President Yoweri Museveni on 11 August 2025. The monthly exercise is expected to run from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and to involve Ugandans and other residents in organised community cleaning.