People caught walking on grassy areas near Kampala roads face legal trouble. Court officials sentenced three men - Jonathan Amanya, Maurice Fred, and Denis Kato - for trampling green belts without permission from city authorities. Each must pay fines of Shs 150,000 or spend two weeks in Luzira prison. Senior magistrate Edgar Karakire gave lighter sentences because they admitted guilt right away.
Prosecutor Charles Kutosi told the court these violations happen often across the city, destroying green spaces. He asked for strong punishments to discourage others from similar actions. The charges came from unauthorized entry onto city-maintained grass areas on Yusuf Lule Road and Bukoto during recent enforcement efforts. Officials have prosecuted over 40 people since starting the Smarter City program, with some paying fines and others going to jail.
Many others who pleaded not guilty remain behind bars until April 25, 2025, as investigations continue. Kampala Capital City Authority, under Director Hajati Sharifah Buzeki, has stepped up efforts to make the city more attractive by stopping illegal garbage dumping and restoring green areas along streets.
Prosecutor Charles Kutosi told the court these violations happen often across the city, destroying green spaces. He asked for strong punishments to discourage others from similar actions. The charges came from unauthorized entry onto city-maintained grass areas on Yusuf Lule Road and Bukoto during recent enforcement efforts. Officials have prosecuted over 40 people since starting the Smarter City program, with some paying fines and others going to jail.
Many others who pleaded not guilty remain behind bars until April 25, 2025, as investigations continue. Kampala Capital City Authority, under Director Hajati Sharifah Buzeki, has stepped up efforts to make the city more attractive by stopping illegal garbage dumping and restoring green areas along streets.
