news 21 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Tororo Vendors Get One-Week Eviction Extension Amid Mixed Responses
Osukuru Town Council in Tororo District has extended the street vendor eviction deadline by a week following trader complaints, prompting varied reactions. Authorities stress voluntary compliance to designated areas while addressing hygiene and competition issues. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mixed-reactions-as-week-extension-given-to-tororo-town-vendors-ahead-of-eviction--5431398
Authorities in Osukuru Town Council, Tororo District, have granted street vendors an extra week to leave unauthorized trading spots. The decision came after traders argued the original one-week notice was insufficient and could lead to significant financial losses.
Town clerk Samali Sabano Epiate announced the extension during a meeting at Osukuru Corner Market on April 21, 2026. She warned that vendors remaining on streets past the new deadline face arrest and charges. Families residing in the market area must also relocate due to poor sanitation practices, such as improper waste disposal to dodge toilet fees.
Physical planner Frederica Agola explained that the action targets temporary stalls blocking formal shops, which undercut renters by avoiding taxes and fees. LC3 chairperson Stanislaus Ofwono Toto called for quick applications to free market spaces via the allocation committee, requiring only an LC1 letter and national ID—no payments.
Vendor reactions are split. Local leader Helen Emagalet supports the move but wants more latrines added. Others, like barber Ayet Julius, worry about cramped market space and leaky facilities, especially on busy days.
This effort aligns with national drives to organize street vending, though trader livelihood fears persist.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)