The Uganda Police Force says it is committed to overhauling accommodation facilities for its personnel across the country, with major construction works already underway in several districts.
According to Patrick Lawot, the Deputy Director of the Counter-Terrorism Police, more than 1,200 housing units are currently being built for police officers, alongside additional accommodation and office space projects in Jinja, Entebbe and other parts of Uganda.
Similar construction is also being carried out at sub-county level through the Police Engineering Unit.
Lawot made the remarks on Monday while commissioning 30 newly completed housing units for Counter-Terrorism officers attached to Oil and Gas Security at Hoima Central Police Barracks in Hoima City.
The units were funded by the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development under the Sustainable Energy Development Project.
All construction works were undertaken by the Police Engineering Unit.
Representing the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, Lawot said the IGP has placed officer welfare at the top of his agenda — including decent accommodation, proper clothing and education for officers’ children.
He added that the Police leadership is “very deliberate” about expanding officer housing and improving office space across the country.
Lawot also urged the officers receiving the new units to carry out their duties with professionalism.
Edgar Nyabongo, head of Oil and Gas Security, said the energy sector is expanding rapidly and is expected to drive Uganda’s economic transformation.
He emphasized that strong security for installations, personnel, infrastructure and assets in the oil industry must remain a priority.
From the Human Resource Directorate, Amos Gumisiriza noted that accommodation has become a central focus of management, with new apartments being built at Police Headquarters and construction plans ongoing for Nsambya and other barracks.
Albertine South Regional Police Commander Frantile Lwamusayi reported that 650 officers in the region — about 45.7 per cent — still lack accommodation, underscoring the need for continuous investment.
Hoima Resident City Commissioner Badru Mugabi commended the Police Force for its efforts to expand staff housing, saying the initiative will significantly improve welfare and morale.