environment 24 May 2026 Howwe Entertainment
KCCA Cracks Down on Noise Pollution Across Kampala Businesses and Institutions
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has launched an immediate enforcement drive against noise pollution, targeting bars, churches, event organizers, and other businesses. Violators face strict penalties, including fines and potential closure. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43022/kcca-warns-businesses-churches-and-event-organisers-over-noise-pollution
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has declared a firm stance against excessive noise, issuing a warning to businesses, places of worship, and event organizers across the city. This directive, which is effective immediately, aims to enforce the National Environment Noise Standards and Control Regulations of 2003.
KCCA’s crackdown targets a range of establishments, including bars, restaurants, discotheques, live band venues, concert organizers, and religious institutions, all of which can contribute to significant noise levels. The authority emphasizes the importance of adhering to approved sound limits to safeguard public order, health, and the general environment within Kampala.
The regulations stipulate specific decibel limits for different zones. For instance, in sensitive areas like hospitals, schools, and courts, noise levels must not exceed 45 decibels during the day (6 am to 10 pm) and 35 decibels at night. Residential areas have a slightly higher limit of 50 decibels during the day and 35 decibels at night.
Mixed residential and commercial zones can tolerate up to 55 decibels by day and 45 by night, while areas with small-scale industrial activity are permitted 60 decibels during the day and 50 at night. Purely industrial zones have the highest allowance, capped at 70 decibels during the day and 60 at night.
KCCA is urging business owners and operators to take proactive measures. Recommendations include installing noise limiters, soundproofing their premises, and conducting regular monitoring of their audio output to ensure compliance. Failure to adhere to these regulations could lead to severe consequences, such as substantial fines, confiscation of sound equipment, suspension of business operating licenses, legal prosecution, and even the outright closure of offending premises.
For residents experiencing or concerned about noise pollution, KCCA has provided a hotline, 0719 003 000, where they can report incidents or seek further guidance. This initiative underscores KCCA’s commitment to creating a more peaceful and livable urban environment for all citizens.
Source: Howwe Entertainment