The Uganda Police Force is streamlining formal education to improve the educational opportunities for the children and dependents of the officers.

In a statement released by the police on August 22, 2024, SSP Jane Nakityo, the head of the Formal Education Department, emphasized that the efforts are underway to establish a school and a vocational institute at the regional level to achieve the set goal.

According to Nakityo, currently, the police operate 19 schools, of which 10 are government-aided and nine are privately owned, adding that the department is also working on establishing a comprehensive database of dependents to support proper planning and resource development, both human and non-human, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports and other stakeholders.

“I call upon officers to support this initiative by applying for teaching positions and enrolling their children and dependents in these schools,” Nakityo stated.

Nakityo further encouraged women officers to embrace training opportunities, as this is crucial for their career growth.

She further highlighted that the plans were outlined during a sensitization and needs assessment tour in the Kiira, Bukedi South, and Elgon regions. An example of the impact of these efforts is Mbale Police Wanyela Primary School with 1,618 pupils, 85% of whom are police officers’ children.

Nakityo said that the force owns one school in the Elgon, Kiira, Mt. Moroto, Greater Masaka, Rwizi, Albertine, Aswa West, Kidepo, Kyoga, and Bukedi regions, while Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) South has three and KMP West has four, contributing significantly to the educational advancement of officers’ families.

The Uganda Police Force is committed to enhancing education for its officers’ dependents, which marks a significant step towards empowering the next generation and ensuring a brighter future for police families across the country.