Professor Ephraim Kamuntu has praised officers who completed an intermediate command and staff course, saying professional development is essential to effective leadership and stronger security institutions.
Internal Affairs minister Ephraim Kamuntu has commended police officers for their dedication and commitment to national service during the pass-out ceremony of the Intermediate Command and Staff Course Intake 010/2026 at the Police Senior Command and Staff College in Bwebajja.
Kamuntu, who attended the ceremony, praised the officers for completing the course, which is designed to strengthen their professional competence, leadership skills and ability to handle command responsibilities within the Uganda Police Force.
He said the officers’ dedication reflected their commitment to serving the country and fulfilling their responsibility to maintain law and order.
“Honoured to witness the dedication, leadership and commitment of our officers to service and to the nation,” Kamuntu said.
He added that investing in the professional development of security personnel was important for building effective leaders and strengthening institutions responsible for protecting citizens.
The course equips officers with skills in operational planning, decision-making and leadership to improve their performance in command positions.
The ceremony at the Bwebajja-based college marked the completion of the intermediate command and staff training by Intake 010/2026.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has emphasised the importance of professional training in strengthening the country’s security institutions and improving the capacity of personnel to carry out their duties.