Vendors on the streets of Kampala.

Police together with the Kampala city Traders Association (KACITA) have vowed not to accept vendors on streets during Christmas season.

KACITA and police say that they will maintain the streets without vendors and there will be no compromise despite plea from vendors and politicians.

KACITA mouth piece Issa Sekitto.

This was disclosed by Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson, Emiliano Kayima and KACITA spokesman, Issa Ssekito, while speaking to journalists in Bulogolobi.

Ssekito said that vendors have been selfish and should not be allowed to be on streets in the central business district.

Ssekito warned the public to be aware of robbers, pickpockets and con men in Kampala during Christmas, adding that there are people who dress like mechanics and rob people the unsuspecting members of the public especially on highways.