The Police Chief Political Commissar, AIGP Ubaldo Bamunoba, has called on police officers in the Katonga Region to strengthen professionalism, protect human rights, and improve service delivery as part of their mandate to safeguard communities.
Speaking during his sensitization and ideological orientation tour on Wednesday evening, Bamunoba emphasized that the strength of the Uganda Police Force lies in discipline and respect for the law.
“Our strength lies in professionalism, respect for the rule of law, and the protection of human rights. Our communities must feel safe, and this means moving away from armchair policing and being intentional in our work,” he told officers. 
The AIGP urged officers to demonstrate patriotism and a positive attitude while paying special attention to the needs of vulnerable groups.
“I urge every officer to wear patriotism like a badge, to approach duties with a positive attitude, and to give special attention to vulnerable groups, especially women, children, and all Ugandans, when upholding human rights,” he said.
He further highlighted the importance of accountability and responsiveness in policing, noting that customer care at stations, timely response to distress calls, and coordination with other security agencies were “non-negotiable.”
Bamunoba also tied the Force’s role to national development, urging officers to support government programs under Vision 2040.
As Uganda heads into another election cycle, he reminded officers of their critical role in protecting the integrity of the process. 
“As we approach the election season, I remind you to ensure the process is free and fair for all Ugandans, in full alignment with the electoral roadmap,” he said.
The tour is part of an ongoing effort to reorient police officers across regions to strengthen community trust and uphold the Force’s mandate.
