Mourners heading to the burial of the late Omukama of Tooro Kingdom will face tighter security screening, controlled access, traffic restrictions and designated parking as authorities move to manage the expected crowds.
The Uganda Media Centre has issued a five-point security and traffic plan covering access control, medical emergencies, missing persons and abandoned property, media operations, and traffic regulation.
The guidelines put security and order at the centre of preparations for the royal burial, requiring mourners and other visitors to comply with screening and access-control procedures.
Security first
Security personnel will control access to designated areas, with visitors expected to follow screening procedures.
The authorities have also asked the public to remain alert to missing children and report missing persons or unattended property.
The measure is particularly important for families attending the burial with children as large crowds gather at the venue.
Medical teams on standby
Medical teams will be available during the burial to respond to emergencies.
Mourners have been urged to report medical emergencies promptly rather than waiting for situations to worsen.
The arrangement is part of efforts to ensure that health incidents at the large gathering receive immediate attention.
Traffic restrictions
Motorists will also have to follow traffic directives and use designated parking areas.
Authorities have warned that emergency routes must remain clear, putting motorists and event-goers under an obligation to avoid obstructing access for emergency services.
The traffic measures are intended to limit congestion around the burial venue as mourners arrive and leave.
Journalists require accreditation
Journalists covering the burial will not be exempt from access controls.
The Uganda Media Centre says media personnel must obtain accreditation through the centre and carry valid accreditation credentials while covering the event.
The requirement will allow authorities to identify accredited journalists and regulate access to areas designated for media coverage.
The five-point plan effectively places the burial under a coordinated security and crowd-management operation.
For mourners, authorities’ message is to arrive prepared, follow security and traffic instructions, keep children under supervision and report emergencies, missing people or abandoned items promptly.
The measures underscore the scale of the royal event, where security, public safety and traffic management will be as important as the ceremonial proceedings.
