4724 Special Election Constables Recruited for Training in Kigezi Region
The Police in Kigezi Region have completed the recruitment of 4724 special election constables who will reinforce security operations before during and after the forthcoming national elections The constables have been taken on under a three month contract and are drawn from all six districts of the region
According to the Regional Police Spokesperson ASP Maate Elly the recruitment exercise was successful and preparations have now shifted to the training phase which will run for two weeks
District figures indicate that Kabale contributed 730 recruits Kanungu 884 Kisoro 998 Rubanda 670 Rukiga 334 and Rukungiri 1158
Three training centers have been designated to handle the large number of recruits Those from Kabale and Rukiga will train at Kabale UNITE formerly NTC recruits from Kisoro and Rubanda will report to Kisoro PTC while those from Rukungiri and Kanungu will undergo training at Nyakina Primary School
Training is scheduled to begin on Monday December 8 2025 with all recruits expected to report on the same day
Recruits have been advised to carry basic personal items including a small mattress bathing necessities such as a bucket or basin sponge soap toothpaste and toothbrush feeding utensils like a plate cup and a small bucket canvas shoes and physical fitness wear such as sports shorts T shirts or tracksuits Female recruits have been reminded to maintain trimmed hair and all trainees are encouraged to bring essential sanitary items including toilet paper and pads
ASP Maate cautioned the recruits against carrying unnecessary luggage due to expected congestion at the training centers noting that the two week program will equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to support police operations and ensure peace and order during the election period
