The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martin Okoth-Ochola (65), has today Monday March 4, 2024 officially retired and handed over office, as he awaits President Yoweri Museveni’s decision on the new IGP. “Prior to this occasion, on January 3, 2024, I wrote to the Honorable Minister of Internal Affairs/Chairman Police Authority requesting to conclude my tour of […]
The former Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura has expressed gratitude to the President, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the General Court-Martial, and other authorities in the Uganda People Defence Forces (UPDF) for finally freeing him of all the charges. Gen. Kayihura said he is so grateful to President Museveni for having helped him gain […]
KAMPALA | BY THE INDEPENDENT Back in 2015, there was a shoot-out at the home of former Inspector General of Government (IGG) Justice Faith Mwondha in Iganga district. Thugs had attacked Justice Mwondha’s home and on hearing the news, then Inspector General of Police Gen. Kale Kayihura rushed to the scene with the pomp and […]
The Inspector General of Police, John Martins Okoth-Ochola has asked Muslims to be vigilant from any forms of terrorism as they mark their Eid-Al Adha tomorrow. Ochola extended greetings and best wishes to all Muslims and well-wishers in Uganda and across the globe on Eid-al-Adha. The IGP’s message reads; As always Eid-Al Adha is a celebration […]
The Inspector General of Police Martins Okoth Ochola has halted the operating licenses for 39 Private Security Companies. According to the deputy police spokesperson, Polly Namaye, the affected companies failed to fulfil some or all of the necessary conditions for license renewal last year(2022) as per Regulation 14(d) of the Police (Control of Private […]