Uganda: Police Warn Officers Against Multiple Relationships, Loans Amid Economic Strain

14 June 2025
Nile Post (Kampala)
By Martin Okudi

Police officers serving in the West Nile and North West Nile regions have been warned against engaging in multiple romantic relationships, excessive borrowing, and unstable marriages--behaviours blamed for growing financial stress and poor performance within the force.

The caution came during a regional visit by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Cyprian Okino, the Deputy Commissioner for Community Policing, who expressed concern over the economic vulnerability of many young officers.

"Every relationship carries financial obligations. Settle with one partner and avoid the risks of multiple affairs that can lead to HIV," Okino told officers. "Each child brings added responsibility."

SSP Okino condemned rising promiscuity among both male and female officers, noting its negative impact on professionalism, workplace morale, and personal financial health.

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He advised officers to live within their means, warning that reckless lifestyle choices were jeopardising careers and destabilising families.

West Nile Regional Police Commander SSP Latif Zaake echoed the message, reminding officers that discipline and welfare remain the backbone of a professional police force.

"Discipline and welfare are pillars of professionalism in the police force," Zaake said. "When officers suffer privately, it reflects in public service."

North West Nile RPC Joseph Mwesige, addressing refugee communities in Bidi Bidi and Palorinya settlements, encouraged residents to promptly report crimes, refrain from domestic violence, and prevent teenage pregnancies.

He also cautioned children against drug abuse, saying it threatened their education and future prospects.

Superintendent of Police Collins Asea, the regional community policing lead, also urged officers to be role models both in conduct and financial management.

"Our officers must lead by example--both in how they live and how they serve. Upholding integrity and financial discipline is key to restoring public trust in the police," Asea said.

SSP Okino's visit forms part of a wider community policing initiative focused on fostering better relationships between the police and the public, especially in refugee-hosting districts.

The outreach includes civic education campaigns targeting both law enforcement and local communities.

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