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Uganda Police Force takes over private security guard training aimed at strengthening national security starting with a taxpayer-funded program for 7,085 former election constables ending April 24, 2026, to standardize skills like conflict resolution and emergency response.
The Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi, revealed the development while appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs. The move follows a petition by Private Security Organisations (PSOs) seeking clarity on industry regulations and the government’s role in their operations.
This reform addresses risks from 82,000 unregulated guards outnumbering police, prompted by Private Security Organisations' petitions and fears of "liberalized private militias," as stated by Minister Gen. David Muhoozi.
We want to desist from liberalism on security companies and maintain stringent regulation,” Minister Muhoozi stated.
Uganda currently has 457 registered private security organizations. While the police have historically regulated these entities, the new approach marks a clear transition from passive oversight to active professionalization of the industry.
The Ministry also highlighted growing concern over the “unauthorized duplication” of police uniforms by some private firms, a practice that has led to public confusion and raised security risks.
Source:Nile post
The Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi, revealed the development while appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs. The move follows a petition by Private Security Organisations (PSOs) seeking clarity on industry regulations and the government’s role in their operations.
We want to desist from liberalism on security companies and maintain stringent regulation,” Minister Muhoozi stated.
Uganda currently has 457 registered private security organizations. While the police have historically regulated these entities, the new approach marks a clear transition from passive oversight to active professionalization of the industry.
The Ministry also highlighted growing concern over the “unauthorized duplication” of police uniforms by some private firms, a practice that has led to public confusion and raised security risks.
Source:Nile post
