'We Need Alcohol to Work' - Mubende Residents Reject 3pm Bar Opening Directive

Residents of Mubende Municipality are pushing back against a new directive that restricts bar operating hours, requiring them to open only from 3 p.m. onwards. The local community argues that this limitation could severely disrupt their livelihoods and established daily routines.

The directive, issued by Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara, has been met with significant opposition. Business owners and employees in the hospitality sector express concerns that the reduced operating hours will negatively impact their income and the overall economic activity in the area.

Community members emphasize that many rely on the flexibility of current bar hours to manage their work and personal lives. They contend that the imposed restriction fails to consider the practical realities faced by those whose businesses and daily schedules are built around different operating times. The residents are calling for the reconsideration of this directive, highlighting its potential adverse effects on their economic well-being.

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We Need Alcohol to Work