Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police fleet has increased by 1,800 vehicles and motorcycles in the last three years. This is according to a report addressed to the Minister of Internal Affairs Gen Jeje Odongo. The report which was prepared by the Director Operations Services Edward Osiru Ochom and …
Read More »NIRA hunts for new executive director as Gama is asked to leave
Kampala, Uganda| AFP | THE INDEPENDENT | Judy Obitre Gama, the Executive Director National Identification and Registration Authority-NIRA will vacate office immediately the process to replace her starts. Gama, who has been at the helm of the Authority since 2015, will not have her contract renewed on the orders of President …
Read More »Internal affairs minister irked by crowds at NIRA offices
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Internal Affairs Jeje Odongo has expressed concern over the surging crowds seeking services at the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) offices in Kololo. General Odongo said this while presiding over the inauguration of the new NIRA governing board that took their …
Read More »Traffic police director Stephen Kasiima hands over office on IGP’s order
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traffic Police Director, Dr Steven Kasiima handed over office a day after the Inspector General of Police Martin Ochola ordered him and five others to vacate office upon expiry of their contracts. At the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police –AIGP, Kasiima and …
Read More »Museveni tasks police managers to improve public image
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President, Yoweri Museveni has tasked the police management to improve the public image of the force by fighting the high crime levels and corruption, which have created bad a perception about their services. In a message delivered by the Internal Affairs Minister, General, Jeje …
Read More »VIDEO: Jeje Odongo speaks on Kasese
VIDEO: The internal affair minister, Gen Jeje Odong has condemned the recent killings in the Rwenzori region saying such killings are saddening because they take the country back. The minister equally condemned the Saturday killing of UPDF Major Mohammed Kigunddu by unknown assailants. He made the remarks while officiating at the …
Read More »Govt condemns shameful Court demos
Government has condemned the shameful demos last week when supporters purportedly acting in the interest of the Inspector General of Police besieged Makindye Court and disrupted business there. The IGP Kale Kayihura had been scheduled to make a court appearance following summons to answer charges relating to police brutality. Addressing …
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