Uganda's Notorious Police Chief Leaves Behind a Grim Legacy

19 March 2018
analysis

Under Kale Kayihura's 13-year tenure, the police committed widespread and systematic abuses. Many would now like to see him prosecuted.

Last week, Uganda experienced a senior changing of the guard as Kale Kayihura was officially replaced as Inspector General of Police. The prominent figure had been head of the Uganda Police Force for over 12 years, and his contract had been renewed for another three years less than a year ago. But in a surprising move earlier this month, he was abruptly dismissed by President Yoweri Museveni.

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