The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has directed local government leaders across Uganda to officially name all streets and roads within their jurisdictions.
The CDF instructed that these streets and roads should be named after distinguished personalities who have made significant contributions to Uganda, Africa, and humanity.
The directive was communicated by the Minister of State for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, who said he was relaying guidance received from Gen Muhoozi in his capacity as CDF and Senior Presidential Adviser on Special Operations.
In a statement addressed to LC V chairpersons, city mayors, division mayors, municipal mayors, town council mayors, and sub-county chiefs, Balaam said the proper naming of roads and streets would improve service delivery and national planning.
“I wish to share the guidance I received from the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser on Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on the importance of naming all our streets and roads in our cities, divisions, municipalities, town councils, and other urban areas,” Balaam said.
He quoted Gen Muhoozi as saying that properly named streets and roads would “greatly assist in easy location, emergency response, security operations, service delivery, urban planning, investment, and other important national operations.”
Balaam directed all local government leaders to ensure that every street and road within their areas of jurisdiction is officially named by August 30, 2026.
According to the guidance, local governments should consider naming roads after distinguished personalities, including traditional rulers and cultural leaders, kings, eminent historical figures, NRA liberation and resistance heroes, UPDF heroes, former presidents, national leaders, and outstanding Ugandans who have excelled in public service, education, science, business, sports, arts, culture, and community development.
He further instructed local governments to submit the approved lists of street names, together with council resolutions, to the Office of the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Local Government and ensure that all street name signs are installed by September 5, 2026.
Balaam also urged local leaders to maintain cleanliness in urban areas, saying that a clean environment reflects good leadership, effective service delivery, and respect for citizens.
