KCCA bosses have laid down tough new rules for politicians wanting to put up campaign posters around Kampala. The city authority says candidates can only stick their materials in special areas like billboards, bus stops and street poles. Anyone caught breaking these rules faces getting dragged to court by the authorities. The crackdown comes as Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections. City officials want to keep Kampala clean and safe during the campaign season.
Politicians cannot paste posters on roundabouts, traffic lights or electric poles because these spots are dangerous for drivers and walkers. The ban also covers walls, trees and sensitive places like hospitals, schools and churches. Campaign teams must get permission from KCCA before putting up any materials. Street pole spaces will be given out on a first come first served basis during official election periods. Framed posters cannot be bigger than 0.9 meters by 0.6 meters.
The new guidelines also stop loud campaign announcements over 80 decibels before 8am or after 5pm. KCCA warns that any unauthorized campaign materials will be treated as illegal structures or litter. The authority plans to prosecute anyone who breaks these rules. City bosses say the move will help keep Kampala clean and liveable during election time. The guidelines affect all political candidates and their supporters across the capital city.
Politicians cannot paste posters on roundabouts, traffic lights or electric poles because these spots are dangerous for drivers and walkers. The ban also covers walls, trees and sensitive places like hospitals, schools and churches. Campaign teams must get permission from KCCA before putting up any materials. Street pole spaces will be given out on a first come first served basis during official election periods. Framed posters cannot be bigger than 0.9 meters by 0.6 meters.
The new guidelines also stop loud campaign announcements over 80 decibels before 8am or after 5pm. KCCA warns that any unauthorized campaign materials will be treated as illegal structures or litter. The authority plans to prosecute anyone who breaks these rules. City bosses say the move will help keep Kampala clean and liveable during election time. The guidelines affect all political candidates and their supporters across the capital city.
