@apmmediatv1: Taxpayers or Free Labor? The Reality of Uganda's National Cleaning Day Are Ugandans paying taxes just to be forced into free municipal labor? In July 2026, the Ugandan government declared a mandatory "National Cleaning Day". Every last Saturday of the month, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, the country goes into a lockdown: businesses must close, vehicles are banned from the roads, and citizens are legally required to clean their local streets, markets, and drainage channels. ​But this heavy-handed directive raises a massive question for the working class: If citizens pay taxes for public services, sanitation, and waste management, why are they being forced to do the government's job? ​In this video, we break down the controversial decree that has sparked widespread outrage. We cover the reports of citizens facing arrests, beatings, and coercion for refusing to participate in the mandatory exercise. While government officials claim this will fix the country's sanitation crisis, critics and opposition leaders like Bobi Wine argue that a legitimate government should lead through public persuasion, not brutal force. ​We also explore the frustration of everyday Ugandans who are tired of a system that taxes their businesses heavily, only to force them to shut down for three dead hours to sweep the streets. Is this about keeping Uganda clean, or is it a PR exercise overshadowed by fear? ​Watch to find out, and let me know your thoughts in the comments: Should cleaning your community be a voluntary civic duty, or is the government crossing a line by enforcing it under the threat of punishment? ​🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more updates on Ugandan news and politics! ​#Uganda #NationalCleaningDay #TaxPayers #Kampala #UgandanPolitics

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