The Uganda Police Force has announced the recruitment of 100,000 Election Special Police Constables (SPCs) to support security operations during the upcoming elections.
According to Police Spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma, the recruits will serve on a three-month contractual basis. They will be deployed in their respective home districts after undergoing one month of intensive training.
“This exercise is part of our preparedness to ensure a peaceful, secure, and well-managed electoral process,” Rusoke said in a statement released on Monday.
He added, “Successful candidates will be deployed to their home districts to support the existing police structures.”
Applicants are required to be Ugandan citizens with valid National Identification Cards, at least 18 years old, and must have completed Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). Candidates should also possess a clean criminal record, be physically fit, and have good communication skills.
Rusoke added that prior voluntary community service will be considered an added advantage.
“We are looking for disciplined, patriotic, and responsible individuals who can serve their communities with integrity during this critical national exercise,” he said.
Interested candidates are required to submit handwritten applications addressed to the Inspector General of Police, accompanied by photocopies of academic documents, a National ID, and a recent passport photo. Each application must also include recommendation letters from the LC1, LCIII, and the area GISO. Submissions should be delivered to the respective District or Divisional Police Headquarters by November 1, 2025.
The Police further cautioned the public against falling victim to fraudsters posing as recruitment officers.
Rusoke revealed that one such suspect, identified as Mike Amwine, was recently arrested in Kyotera District for extorting money from unsuspecting applicants.
“On October 25, 2025, at around 5:00 p.m., our officers in Kyotera arrested a man impersonating the District Police Commander while charging applicants Shs50,000 each,” Rusoke said. “
He added, “We recovered crucial exhibits and investigations are ongoing.”
The Uganda Police Force emphasized that no payment is required during the recruitment process and urged applicants to submit genuine documents.
“Beware of conmen. The recruitment process is entirely free of charge, and any form of bribery or document forgery will lead to arrest and prosecution,” Rusoke warned.
