Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has warned caregivers and members of the public against encouraging street begging, particularly involving sick individuals and children, saying the practice poses serious risks to health, safety, and human dignity.
Hajjat Sharifa Buzeki, the Executive Director of KCCA says the authority is increasingly concerned about caregivers transporting visibly ill people from hospitals and placing them on city streets to solicit money from the public.
According to Buzeki, the practice not only endangers the lives of vulnerable individuals but also undermines ongoing public health and social protection efforts.
Buzeki notes that individuals found in such situations are being removed from the streets and taken to government health centres for proper medical care.
However, she warns that caregivers responsible for exposing vulnerable people to such conditions risk prosecution.
The public is also urged to stop giving money directly to street beggars, especially children.
According to Buzeki, such handouts contribute to keeping children out of school and exposing them to unsafe environments.
Residents have instead been encouraged to channel support through designated rehabilitation centres, where rescued individuals can access food, shelter, education, and other support services.
By URN
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