The Uganda Police Force has moved to clarify reports regarding salary delays affecting some of its officers, following concerns raised in various media, including New Vision.
Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke assured the public that officers are routinely paid at the end of each month. However, he acknowledged that some officers have experienced delays due to administrative and technical issues.
According to Kituuma, inconsistencies between officers’ unit service records and payroll data have led to some payment rejections.
He also pointed out that a 2023 validation exercise by the Auditor General identified officers with missing national identification cards, discrepancies in personal details, or lack of proper appointment letters, leading to their classification as partially validated.
Further complicating the issue, some officers have faced salary delays due to mismatches between identity details submitted to banks and those recorded in the payroll system.
Others have been removed from the payroll after deserting duty, with reinstatement following disciplinary procedures being a gradual process.
Additionally, errors in retirement records have led to some officers being mistakenly retired due to discrepancies in their entry dates and age details held by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA).
Kituuma also highlighted challenges arising from the transition to the Human Capital Management System, where incorrect data entries have contributed to salary disruptions.
Despite these challenges, the police force reassured affected officers that efforts are underway to resolve the issues and ensure timely payment of salaries.
