90% of population positively respond to Trade Orde

The Government has commended the efforts of the local government units in enforcing the nationwide directive on the Trade Order. On a large scale, the government stated, many people have responded positively to the directives and have voluntarily cleared the streets to designated markets, commercial arcades and shops. "The trade order directive has been implemented across the country following our circular instruction to the local governments. On a large scale, many people responded positively and close to 90% of the affected people have moved voluntarily," said Charles Magumba, a commissioner at the Ministry of local Government in charge of Urban Administration. "The few skirmishes registered in some areas arose from leaders who had political interests, but we engaged them, and they eventually supported the directives, Magumba explained, adding that currently there is general backing from both political and the local populations. (All Photos by Eddie Ssejjoba)