Kampala Resident City Commissioner Jane Muhindo has applauded efforts to relocate traders from the streets around Busega Roundabout to the newly constructed Busega Market.
Muhindo made the remarks during the official grand opening of the Busega Market, an event attended by several Kampala officials and political leaders, who celebrated the achievement.
She highlighted that the market was handed over to Kampala authorities in 2021 but noted that there have been some misunderstandings among leaders and those responsible for managing the market.
“I urge traders to remain calm and united to avoid conflicts that could hinder the development of the market,” Muhindo said.
Some traders have been seen breaking the padlocks on stalls, which were placed by market authorities, claiming that some of them would miss out if they waited for their names to be read.
All traders previously operating along Busega Roundabout, including fishmongers, were ordered to relocate to the new market.
While many traders have complied, others opposed the move due to personal interests.
Traders arriving in the morning to set up their stalls found that some of the spaces they had reserved were already occupied by fellow traders who had already relocated.
The newly constructed market is expected to be officially opened soon by President Museveni.
