Former Deputy RPC for Katipola Metropolitan East, SSP Godfrey Ninsiima, has been promoted to serve as RPC Kigezi Region, while SSP Hilary Muzika leaves his position as Deputy RPC Sipi Region to become RPC North Kyoga Region while SSP Bernard Mugerwa moves from Mukono Division Police as commander to become RPC Savannah Region.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has announced a major reshuffle affecting 178 senior police officers in one of the most significant deployments in recent years, as the Uganda Police Force intensifies efforts to restore security across the country.
The transfers affect officers from the ranks of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and Superintendent of Police (SP), with several Regional Police Commanders (RPCs), district commanders and deputy commanders reassigned to new duty stations.
According to the reshuffle, the changes coincide with the ongoing restructuring of security deployment at Parliament, where the number of police officers attached to the institution has been significantly reduced as part of broader institutional reforms.
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Among the notable transfers is SSP Peter Mugabi, who leaves Busia District Police Headquarters to take up a new assignment at Parliament.
The reshuffle also sees SSP Alfred Bangaribaki transferred from Kigezi Regional Police Headquarters to become the Regional Police Commander (RPC) for Elgon Region, replacing SSP Samuel Asiimwe, who has been moved from Elgon Regional Police Command to head Rwizi Region.
Former Deputy RPC for Katipola Metropolitan East, SSP Godfrey Ninsiima, has been promoted to serve as RPC Kigezi Region, while SSP Hilary Muzika leaves his position as Deputy RPC Sipi Region to become RPC North Kyoga Region while SSP Bernard Mugerwa moves from Mukono Division Police as commander to become RPC Savannah Region.
In Greater Masaka, SSP Michael Ongika has been elevated from Deputy RPC Masaka to become commander of Masaka West Region, replacing SSP Peter Alunyo Ocen, who has been transferred from Masaka West to Ssei Region.
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The changes further affect command structures in several regional police commands. SSP Julius Tashobya moves from Deputy Sezibwa Region to become Deputy Kampala Metropolitan East, while SSP Peter Twala, formerly attached to the Human Resource Manpower Audit Directorate, has been deployed as Deputy RPC Elgon Region.
Meanwhile, SSP Hannington Busheja has been transferred from Kawempe Division Police to serve as Deputy RPC Sezibwa Region, and SSP Phibert Walhi moves from Deputy Nebbi District to become Deputy RPC Sipi Region.
At the district level, several police commanders have also been reassigned.
Among them:
- SP Gerald Kalikessi moves from Ayivu East in Arua District to Sironko District.
- SP Sydney Ayikoyo transfers from Katikallegala Division to Oyam District.
- SP Kenneth Bakiashaba leaves Mbale Central Division to become Kawempe Division Police Commander.
- SP Kennedy Ocanja moves from Masana South Police Station to Mbale Central.
- SP Frank Muzora has been transferred from Sironko District to Katakwi District.
- SP Juse Nasuucha moves from Kabale District to Otuke District.
- SP Samuel Morris Okurn leaves Minama for Kasese District.
- SP Graciano Nkurunziza transfers from Kiruhura District to Hoima Division.
- SP Stephen Mukasa moves from Paraa Police Station to become Gulu East District Police Commander.
- SP Annet Tusiime has been transferred from Iganga Police Station to become Bugiri District Police Commander.
- SP Francis Okongo leaves Oyam District for Kasangati Division.
- SP Michael Akalyango has been moved from Bugiri District to Kazo District.
- SP Susan Namirne Bwire transfers from HRMA Division to Mbale Industrial Division.
- SP Andrew Kaawa moves from Mbale Central Police Station to Lira West Division.
- SP Aiston Arinda has been transferred from Kwania District to Kamwenge.
The latest reshuffle is expected to strengthen command structures in regions that have experienced increased criminal activity, while injecting new leadership into strategic policing units. The deployment also provides opportunities for experienced officers to take on greater responsibilities in regional and district commands.
Police leadership says the transfers are part of routine administrative deployments aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, improving supervision, and reinforcing the fight against violent crime and organized criminal gangs across the country.
The newly transferred officers are expected to report to their respective stations immediately to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of policing services.
