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 UGANDA POLICE FORCE 

President Yoweri Museveni, who is also the Commander in Chief of Uganda's Armed Forces, on Friday (May 17) appointed former Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Abbas Byakagaba, who retired recently, as the Inspector General of Police.

Museveni also appointed James Ochaya the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP), replacing Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Katsigazi.

Byakagaba replaced Martin Okoth Ochola, who retired in February this year.

Their names have been forwarded to the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, who will now convene the Appointments Committee to vet them first.

Byakagaba has served in various capacities within the Uganda Police Force, including as the Director of Operations and the Regional Police Commander.

He previously served as Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) and Director of Counter Terrorism (2020 - 2024).

He has held other positions, which include;  Commandant of Senior Staff College Bwebajja (2018 - 2020); and Director of Human Resource Development (2015 - 2018).

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