news 2 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Soroti City Authorities Evict Over 800 Street Traders
More than 800 traders have been evicted from a street in Soroti City, with authorities directing them to move to designated markets and sections of the Soroti bus terminal. The operation aims to restore order and promote organized trading spaces. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/over-800-traders-evicted-from-soroti-city-street-5411856
Authorities in Soroti City have removed over 800 traders operating from a busy street, enforcing relocation to approved markets and areas within the Soroti bus terminal.
The eviction drive seeks to eliminate roadside vending, reduce congestion, and direct business to formal trading zones.
Traders were given instructions to shift their operations promptly to these gazetted locations.
This action underscores ongoing efforts to regulate urban commerce in Uganda’s growing municipalities.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)