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The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has launched a dedicated hotline for residents to report cases of noise pollution, stepping up efforts to tackle one of the city's most persistent public complaints.
The toll-free line, 0719 003 000, was unveiled on Thursday and is expected to provide a faster channel for reporting excessive noise from bars, churches, entertainment venues, and other sources.
KCCA Executive Director Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki said the authority is intensifying enforcement of noise regulations and warned entertainment establishments that fail to comply with prescribed standards.
She directed bars, clubs, and other entertainment venues to install noise limiters within 14 days, warning that failure to do so could result in the suspension or revocation of operating licenses.
The hotline comes in response to growing complaints from residents who say excessive noise has become a major disturbance in many parts of Kampala. Some residents cited late-night religious services, while others pointed to bars and entertainment spots, particularly in areas such as Makerere Kavule, where loud music and revelry often extend into the early hours of the morning.
Several residents also expressed frustration over previous complaints that allegedly went unanswered, arguing that enforcement has often been inconsistent despite existing regulations.
The toll-free line, 0719 003 000, was unveiled on Thursday and is expected to provide a faster channel for reporting excessive noise from bars, churches, entertainment venues, and other sources.
KCCA Executive Director Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki said the authority is intensifying enforcement of noise regulations and warned entertainment establishments that fail to comply with prescribed standards.
She directed bars, clubs, and other entertainment venues to install noise limiters within 14 days, warning that failure to do so could result in the suspension or revocation of operating licenses.
The hotline comes in response to growing complaints from residents who say excessive noise has become a major disturbance in many parts of Kampala. Some residents cited late-night religious services, while others pointed to bars and entertainment spots, particularly in areas such as Makerere Kavule, where loud music and revelry often extend into the early hours of the morning.
Several residents also expressed frustration over previous complaints that allegedly went unanswered, arguing that enforcement has often been inconsistent despite existing regulations.
