Bondemala Investment-SMC Limited
Official Company Notice
Reference: BISMC/HR/2026/07-01
Date: 23 July 2026
Bondemala Investment-SMC Limited hereby informs all Department Heads, Staff, Contractors, and the general public of the Company’s mandatory compliance with the Government of Uganda’s National Cleaning Day Directive.
As a responsible and law-abiding corporate citizen, Bondemala Investment-SMC Limited fully supports the Government of Uganda’s efforts to promote environmental sustainability, public health, sanitation, and cleaner communities across the country.
In line with the national directive, the Company has put in place the following arrangements to ensure full compliance and participation by all members of staff.
National Cleaning Day
The National Cleaning Day exercise is scheduled to take place on the last Saturday of every month, commencing on Saturday, 25 July 2026.
The designated cleaning exercise will take place from:
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
During this period, citizens are encouraged to participate in cleaning activities within their respective communities and localities.
The directive also provides for restrictions on vehicular movement during the designated hours, subject to applicable exemptions, including emergencies and security services. Non-essential business operations and market activities may also be temporarily suspended during the designated cleaning period to facilitate public participation.
Mandatory Staff Participation
In support of the Government of Uganda’s National Cleaning Day initiative, all Bondemala Investment-SMC Limited employees are required to actively participate in the cleaning exercise within their respective localities.
All Department Heads are responsible for ensuring that members of their respective teams are informed of and comply with the Company’s arrangements.
The following working arrangements shall apply to Bondemala employees on National Cleaning Days:
- Morning reporting suspended: Staff will not be required to report to their Bondemala workstations at the normal reporting time of 9:30 AM.
- Mandatory community participation: All employees are required to participate in the National Cleaning Day exercise from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM within their respective communities.
- Revised reporting time: Employees are required to report to their designated Bondemala workstations by 11:30 AM, allowing sufficient time for the cleaning exercise and travel following the lifting of applicable restrictions.
- Normal closing time: The Company’s normal closing time of 6:30 PM will remain unchanged.
- Working hours: Time affected by participation in the National Cleaning Day exercise will be handled in accordance with the applicable government directives and the Company’s Human Resource policies.
Traffic and Conduct Requirements
All employees are required to observe the applicable traffic restrictions and comply with lawful instructions issued by security personnel, local authorities, area supervisors, and Local Council leaders during the exercise.
Employees are expected to conduct themselves responsibly and respectfully throughout the National Cleaning Day exercise.
Staff are further reminded that failure to comply with applicable government directives or the Company’s internal policies may result in appropriate action in accordance with the Bondemala Human Resource Manual and applicable laws and regulations.
Bondemala’s Commitment to a Cleaner Uganda
Bondemala Investment-SMC Limited believes that creating a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Uganda is a shared responsibility.
The Company therefore calls upon all members of its staff to take the National Cleaning Day exercise seriously and actively participate in keeping their communities clean.
We also encourage members of the public, businesses, community leaders, and other stakeholders to support efforts aimed at improving sanitation, protecting the environment, and promoting public health across Uganda.
Bondemala Investment-SMC Limited stands firmly in support of initiatives that contribute to a cleaner and healthier nation and remains committed to playing its part in building stronger and more sustainable communities.
Together, let us take responsibility for a cleaner Uganda.
Wamala P. Roy
Chief Executive Officer
Bondemala Investment-SMC Limited