The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Martin Okoth Ochola, in exercising powers under Section 11(1), (a) & 13(1) (2), (b) of the Police Act, has promoted 19 subordinate officers, to various ranks of Inspector of Police (IP), Assistant Inspector of Police (AIP) Sergeant (SGT) and corporal (CPL).
“Those promoted to the rank of IP from AIP are two, SGT to AIP one, from CPL to SGT two and fourteen from the rank of Constable to Corporal,” said ACP Nabakka Claire, Uganda Police Force Deputy Spokesperson.
The promotion of the subordinated officers was done in accordance with the laid down established procedures and in accordance with the Uganda Public Service standing orders (2010) selection A-G and the Police standing orders.
“The key criteria was based on transparency, openness and objectivity to ensure fairness and equity of the process,” she noted.
These include among other factors the following; performance, current responsibility, leadership abilities, command abilities, time spent on rank, discipline, patriotism and integrity, length of service in the force, the highest level of education, career courses attended, the record of service, exemplary performance among others.
Officers promoted from AIP to IP
- Muhanya Ronald
- Betegyerize Apollo
Officers promoted from SGT to AIP
Sgt Okia Robert
Officers promoted from CPL to SGT
Anebo Christine
Madada Magomu
Officers promoted from PC to CPL
- Muhinda Rodney
- Gidudu Hassan
- Tumusiime Robert
- Tugineyo Wyciif
- Amutusiimire Bridget
- Ahumuza Talent
- Hirya Joel
- Emalu Felix
- Amutuaire Diana
- Imen Brenda Gift
- Kusemerera Charity
- Okiror Joseph
- Agaba Andrew
- Akandwanaho Peter.
