Tag Archives: police

By Flavia Nassaka Recent attacks on journalists expose the plot to cover up crimes Jan. 12 was like any other normal working day for WBS TV’s Andrew Lwanga. When he was assigned to cover a demonstration by a group calling itself the Unemployed Youth Association, he did not think much …

By Julius Businge As the festive season continues, Uganda Police Force has warned drunk drivers that they risk being arrested and prosecuted for driving while drunk. Speaking at the launch of the 3rd edition of Uganda Breweries Limited campaign against drunk driving on De.16, the Assistant Inspector General of Police …

By Rogers Muhirwa Force to tackle accommodation, budget, and low numbers as it marks 100 years plus The Uganda Police Force (UPF) is one of the institutions under the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It was created by Article 21 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and regulated by …

By Patrick Kagenda As the Uganda Police Force (UPF) ended its centenary celebrations on Oct.3 with a colourful gala parade at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, all eyes were on the years ahead. The police celebrations were held under the theme, `From colonial policing to community policing: a century …

By Patrick Nakabale Proposed amendment of Police Act should give Force parliament slots similar to army As the Uganda Police Force (UPF) celebrates over 100 years of dedicated service to the nation, there is a proposal to amend the Police Act, which will among others, change the name of the …

By Joan Akello Robert Ssempala, the coordinator of the Human Rights Network for Journalists (HRNJ) talked to The Independent’s Joan Akello about why individual officers should pay for their crimes What activities is HRNJ carrying out? Since 2005 when HRNJ was established and formalised in 2006, we have been monitoring …

By Patrick Kagenda The Uganda Police Force a few years ago celebrated 100 years of service. Fred Enanga, the spokesperson, spoke to Patrick Kagenda about their key milestones and future plans. Excerpts What is the historical background of the Uganda Police? The Police came into existence on May 25, 1906 …

By The Independent Team Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi was in Boston, USA recently on a private visit and spoke to Ugandan Diaspora News Online Editor, Ronnie Mayanja. Excerpts follow: How would you describe your relationship with the First Family in Uganda in light of the recent allegations and reports that …

By Jude Kagoro A modern police force and justice system can only be founded on well-structured and functioning social institutions The trinity doctrine that is central to the Christian faith defines God the father, the Son and the Holy Spirit as co-eternal and one of the same essence—the three are …

By Ian Katusiime Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) released its annual report on April 10 at Imperial Royale Hotel where it sharply criticised the Police for its brutality and crack down on demonstrations and illegal detention of suspects beyond the stipulated 48 hours. Complaints on the right to personal liberty …