Uganda Police Force Announces Massive Recruitment of 100,000 Election Constables
By Okidi Patrick
In a statement issued to the media in North Kyoga police Region,Police PRO, SP Jimmy Patrick Okema,stated that “The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has launched a major recruitment drive to bring on board 100,000 Special Police Constables on a three-month contract, a move officials say is aimed at bolstering security ahead of the nation’s upcoming electoral period”.
In an official notice released today and signed by AIGP Jesse Kamunawire on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, the force invited “suitably qualified Ugandan citizens” to apply for the temporary positions, which offer a monthly remuneration of UGX 469,000.
The recruitment drive is one of the largest of its kind, seeking to deploy successful candidates within their home districts to work alongside regular police personnel.
The core mandate of these constables will be to ensure law and order before, during, and immediately after the election process.
Who Can Apply?
The police have outlined a specific set of criteria for prospective applicants. Candidates must:
- Be a Ugandan citizen aged 18 and above with a valid National ID.
- Possess at least a Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) certificate.
- Be physically fit, patriotic, and ready to work long hours under difficult conditions.
- Be a registered voter in their district of recruitment.
- Have a clean criminal record and not be a serving officer in any security force.
- The notice specifically encouraged women to apply and stated that prior volunteer work with the UPF would be considered an added advantage.
Application Process and Training
- Interested individuals are required to submit a handwritten application addressed to the Inspector General of Police.
- The application must be accompanied by photocopies of academic documents, the National ID, a recent passport photograph, and recommendation letters from the Local Council I (LCI), Local Council III (LCIII), and the District Internal Security Officer (GISO).
- All applications must be delivered in person to the respective Police District or Divisional Headquarters no later than November 1, 2025.
- Successful applicants will undergo a mandatory one-month basic security training course before commencing their three-month duty period.
A Strong Warning Against Fraud
The police issued a stern warning against any attempts to manipulate the recruitment process.
The notice clearly stated that “impersonation and presentation of any forged testimonies or any other forged documents shall lead to arrest and prosecution in courts of law.”
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, the dates for which will be communicated at a later time.
This large-scale recruitment is seen as a critical step by the authorities to manage the significant logistical and security challenges that often accompany election activities across the country.
The deployment of constables within their own communities is expected to leverage local knowledge to enhance peace and stability during the electoral season.
