news 2 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Mukono Enforcement Officer Seriously Injured During Vendor Eviction
An enforcement officer in Mukono sustained deep head cuts when the roof of a vendor stall collapsed on him during an eviction operation. Eyewitnesses reported the incident amid efforts to clear illegal vendors from the area. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/eviction-of-vendors-mukono-enforcement-officer-suffers-serious-injury-5411868
A Mukono municipal enforcement officer was badly hurt while carrying out evictions of roadside vendors. The incident occurred as authorities moved to dismantle unauthorized stalls.
Eyewitness accounts describe how the roof of one stall fell on the officer, causing severe cuts to his head. He required immediate medical attention due to the extent of his injuries.
The operation highlights ongoing tensions between local authorities and vendors occupying public spaces in Mukono.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)