Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliament of Uganda has, this afternoon observed a moment of silence in solidarity with the government of Kenya, following an attack on Dusit D2 Hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya. The Tuesday afternoon attack left at least 14 people dead. Initial reports indicated that five …
Read More »Delayed transmission of Uganda Police transfer list causes panic
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is panic among police officers over the delayed transmission of a transfer list of more than 140 police officers. The transfer list which was released on Saturday has been in the communication room without being transmitted. The Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola …
Read More »IGP Ochola transfers 12 senior officers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Police Martins Okoth Ochola has transferred 12 senior police officers. In a message released on Thursday and signed by the Director Human Resource Administration Hajji Moses Balimwoyo, Moses Muluya who has been the commissioner Human Resource Management has been appointed the …
Read More »What next for Kayihura?
KAYIHURA: Charges bogus, says Museveni but ISO says, it has new charges Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen. Kale Kayihura could soon be a free man. President Yoweri Museveni has reportedly said that the charges against Kayihura are bogus and he should be released. …
Read More »Why Kayihura case has changed
Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | The Aug.24 trial of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kale Kayihura at the General Court Martial has brought to an end speculation about how President Yoweri Museveni intends to deal with his former police chief. The police chief has been a subject of several …
Read More »IGP Okoth Ochola promotes police’s Commonwealth gold medalists
Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | The Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola on Friday promoted the team of eleven Uganda police athletes that represented Uganda at the Gold Coast Commonwealth games in Australia. Special Police Constable Joshua Cheptegei who won two gold medals in 5000m and 10000 metres …
Read More »THIS WEEK: Ochola orders more audits in Police
THIS WEEK: Ochola orders more audits in Police Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In more changes aimed at professionalising the Police, Martin Okoth Ochola, the Inspector General of Police, has ordered for a headcount in Uganda Police Force to establish the actual number of serving officers countrywide. In the headcount, …
Read More »THIS WEEK: Police issues new guidelines on fire arm ownership
THIS WEEK: Police issues new guidelines on fire arm ownership Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Owing to increased rate of crime by use of guns, the new Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola has issued new guidelines on owning fire arms. In an internal memo dated Mar.15, Ochola …
Read More »DIGP Brig Sabiiti Muzeyi warns Police on Hepatitis B
609 Officers Graduate In Basic Security Management Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly appointed Deputy Inspector General of Police Brig. Sabiiti Muzeyi has warned policemen to take their health seriously. “Endeavor to remain healthy so as to serve longer and look after your families,” he told officers who last …
Read More »THIS WEEK: New IGP makes reshuffles in the police
THIS WEEK: New IGP makes reshuffles in the police Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Just days after he was named new Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola made changes in the police force redeploying over 88 officers to different posts. Among those redeployed is former Kampala Metropolitan Police …
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