Meanwhile, some departments are being overseen by acting directors, including Assistant Commissioner of Police Andrew Mubiru and ACP Ezekiel Ebabu Emitu of Kampala Metropolitan Police, who are serving in acting capacities rather than under contractual appointments.
At least 10 directors of the Uganda Police Force (UPF) have stepped down from their positions after the expiration of their two-year contracts, with their future in office now dependent on a renewal decision by President Yoweri Museveni.
The officers, who assumed their roles in May 2024, have already handed over office responsibilities to their deputies as they await communication from the President. The Uganda Police Force is headed by Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba, assisted by Deputy Inspector General James Ocaya.
The affected directors, all holding the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police, were responsible for key departments within the force. Those whose contracts have expired include Stephen Tanui (Fire and Rescue Services), Lawrence Niwabiine (Traffic and Road Safety), David Waswa Ssengendo (Counter-Terrorism), Felix Baryamwisaki (Information and Communication Technology), Ubaldo Bamunoba (Political Commissariat), Moses Kafeero Kabugo (Human Resource Development and Training), Erasmus Twaruhukwa (Research, Planning and Development), Hadijah Namutebi (Welfare, Production and Sports), Brig. Gen. Jesse Kamunanwire (Human Resource Administration), and John Nuwagira (Field Force Police).
In a related development, Baryamwisaki has reportedly been directed to take six months of compulsory leave as investigations continue into matters connected to the management of the national CCTV surveillance system.
Meanwhile, some departments are being overseen by acting directors, including Assistant Commissioner of Police Andrew Mubiru and ACP Ezekiel Ebabu Emitu of Kampala Metropolitan Police, who are serving in acting capacities rather than under contractual appointments.
Although the Police leadership had not issued an official statement by press time, several affected officers confirmed that they had already vacated their offices.
One senior officer, speaking anonymously, said he left office shortly after his contract ended and is awaiting a decision from the President regarding possible renewal.
The contract expirations come at a time when discussions about major structural reforms within the Police Force are gaining momentum. Sources indicate that the Police Authority is considering a significant reorganisation that could eliminate all 20 existing directorates.
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Under the proposed arrangement, the current directorates would be consolidated into four broad command units headed by joint chiefs of staff. The model is reportedly inspired by policing systems used in Kenya and South Africa, where departments are clustered to improve coordination and streamline command structures.
Proposed units include the Chieftaincy of Administration and Training, the Chieftaincy of Police Operations, and the Chieftaincy of Criminal Investigations, among others.
Supporters of the reforms argue that the changes would reduce duplication of duties, strengthen leadership oversight, and enhance operational efficiency across the force.
The ongoing discussions have also sparked speculation that additional senior officers from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) could be deployed to serve within the Police Force as part of the anticipated changes.
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