Rachael Kawala, the newly appointed spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP), has expressed confidence and readiness to take on her expanded role following a major reshuffle by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abas Byakagaba.
She says the transfer represents a continuation of her communication work on a larger, more dynamic scale.
“I am very ready to take up this new task,” Kawala told Nile Post. “It’s not too different from what I’ve been doing in Wamala Region, but the coverage is much wider. Kampala is bigger and more dynamic compared to Wamala.”
Kawala has served as Wamala Regional Police spokesperson since 2020 and was among several officers affected by the IGP’s nationwide reshuffle aimed at strengthening leadership, improving communication, and enhancing operational efficiency within the Uganda Police Force.
She expressed gratitude to police leadership for their trust, pledging to uphold professionalism and work collaboratively with her team.
“Let me take this opportunity to thank the Inspector General of Police for giving me this chance. I promise to work professionally with my team to deliver what is expected of me,” she said.
Kawala succeeds Patrick Onyango, who has been reassigned to the Community Policing Command as head of publications.
Her appointment comes at a time when the force is emphasizing transparency and public engagement in policing matters.
Observers note that Kawala’s strong background in media relations and her proven record in Wamala Region make her well-suited for the high-profile Kampala posting.
Over the years, she has earned recognition for effective crisis communication, swift handling of media inquiries, and commitment to timely and accurate information sharing.
With her new role in the capital, Kawala is expected to strengthen the Kampala Metropolitan Police’s communication strategy, fostering greater public trust, accountability, and confidence in the force.