The Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Hajat Sharifah Buzeki, has announced stricter enforcement of noise pollution regulations under the Environmental Management and Noise Control Act.

Speaking on the new directive, Buzeki revealed that KCCA will intensify monitoring and enforcement operations in collaboration with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to ensure compliance with approved noise standards across Kampala.

According to the regulations, noise levels in busy commercial areas must not exceed 75 decibels during daytime and 50 decibels at night.

Businesses and entertainment venues currently operating beyond the permitted limits have been urged to take immediate corrective measures before enforcement operations begin.

Under the Environmental Management and Noise Control Act, we as a city are coming in to strengthen and enforce noise pollution standards in collaboration with NEMA. L

Noise levels in busy areas must not exceed 75 decibels during the day and 50 decibels at night. We encourage all businesses and entertainment venues violating these standards to comply.

The city authority has issued nuisance orders targeting bars, entertainment spots, and other establishments known for excessive noise emission.

KCCA has granted a 14-day grace period for affected premises to insulate their facilities and install certified noise limiters.

We have issued nuisance orders to bars, entertainment venues and other premises that emit excessive noise.

You have a grace period of 14 days to insulate your premises and install noise limiters. After that, enforcement will proceed in line with the law.

Bars, clubs, and entertainment venues have been given a 14-day deadline to install noise limiters, or face legal action.

KCCA Executive Director Hajat Sharifah Buzeki says the directive follows issued nuisance orders aimed at reducing noise pollution.

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