Today, 18th January, 2021, is Day Two of the aftermath of the Presidential and Parliamentary elections, which were conducted in a very peaceful manner. We would like to start by congratulating the President Elect, H.E.Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni and the NRM Party for their triumph in the Presidential Elections, and also thank all the other Presidential […]
Continue ReadingWe would like to start by congratulating all Ugandans, and in particular candidates, their campaign agents, fans, well-wishers and other stakeholders, for approaching the last day of the political campaigns for Presidential and Parliamentary positions. Despite the challenges faced along the campaign trail, we must acknowledge the efforts of every sector including the media, security, […]
Continue ReadingAssistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Asan Kasingye has urged officers to observe Professionalism in the implementation of their duties. “Adhere to Professionalism while exercising your duties in accordance with the institutional code of conduct. Transparency and accountability is key for the decisions you take and is a must if you are to achieve results. […]
Continue ReadingI am much honored and privileged to welcome you all to Police Headquarters for this very special press briefing on Election security and preparedness. We all know elections, are a cornerstone of our democracy, therefore, safeguarding the integrity of the 2021 general elections is our number one priority. All Ugandans that are participating in the […]
Continue ReadingThe Joint Task Force continues with its enforcement of the ban on campaigns in the Districts/Centres of Jinja (Jinja City inclusive), Kabale, Kalungu, Masaka (Masaka City inclusive), Tororo, Kampala, Luwero, Wakiso, Greater Mukono (Buikwe, Buvuma, Mukono, Kayunga), Mbarara District (Mbarara City inclusive), Kabarole district (Fort portal City inclusive), Kasese and Kazo, after they were categorized […]
Continue ReadingAs of today, 4/01/2021, the countdown to the polling day for the General Elections draws closer, with only 10 days remaining. It is a very crucial stage as several candidates try to roll out their campaign strategies, messages, targeting different groups through various media channels and physical contacts. Although Uganda as a Country has no […]
Continue ReadingWe wish to notify the public that with effect from the 31.12.2020, the police and sister security agencies shall recognize ONLY journalists and media practitioners who are accredited by the Media Council, during the coverage of political campaigns and other electoral events. The accreditation process that has been open to all media practitioners expires on the 31.12.2020. […]
Continue ReadingAs part of investigations into the death of Frank Senteza, a private bodyguard of Hon. Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert, our task teams actively investigating the matter, faced a setback, after the victim was buried at the ancestral home along Villa road, in Kalungu District, without being examined on post mortem. Yesterday 27.12.2020, the body of the […]
Continue ReadingThis morning our task team in Greater Masaka had violent confrontations with the NUP candidate and his supporters at a check point in Kyabakuza after they defied the route plan agreed upon to Kyotera District. Tear gas was used to quell the violence and journalists were regrettably caught up during the process of dispersing the […]
Continue ReadingAs we enter the festive season, I would like to take this opportunity, on my own and the behalf of the entire police fraternity, to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, 2021. We all know the festive season is a happy time of the year and an opportunity for families […]
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