The Jinja City Council told businesses to move away from service lanes in Jinja Southern Division.
Mr. Nathan Kitakule signed a paper saying everyone must leave these areas within 14 days. If people stay longer, the council will tear down their buildings.
This happened because fires hurt many buildings on Spire Road and Obote Way. Fire trucks could not reach the burning buildings because the paths were blocked.
Service lanes help firefighters, ambulances, and workers who fix water pipes and electricity. These lanes must stay clear for safety.
The council made this rule because of the 2010 Physical Planning Act. This law says all buildings need permission first, and any building without permission must be demolished.
Jinja became a city on June 30, 2020. The city has a plan for how everything should look from 2023 to 2033.
The plan is already followed by most of Jinja Southern Division, and the council wants the rest of the city to follow it as well.
If people do not move in 14 days, workers will come and knock down their buildings. The council might also take them to court.
City workers hope people will move by themselves. This would be better than having their things pushed down by force.
Many people in Jinja City have built things that block small roads, so police cars and fire trucks cannot drive through when emergencies happen. This makes the new rule very important for keeping everyone safe.
Mr. Nathan Kitakule signed a paper saying everyone must leave these areas within 14 days. If people stay longer, the council will tear down their buildings.
This happened because fires hurt many buildings on Spire Road and Obote Way. Fire trucks could not reach the burning buildings because the paths were blocked.
Service lanes help firefighters, ambulances, and workers who fix water pipes and electricity. These lanes must stay clear for safety.
The council made this rule because of the 2010 Physical Planning Act. This law says all buildings need permission first, and any building without permission must be demolished.
Jinja became a city on June 30, 2020. The city has a plan for how everything should look from 2023 to 2033.
The plan is already followed by most of Jinja Southern Division, and the council wants the rest of the city to follow it as well.
If people do not move in 14 days, workers will come and knock down their buildings. The council might also take them to court.
City workers hope people will move by themselves. This would be better than having their things pushed down by force.
Many people in Jinja City have built things that block small roads, so police cars and fire trucks cannot drive through when emergencies happen. This makes the new rule very important for keeping everyone safe.
