Uganda's Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has transferred and promoted 21 senior officers in a reshuffle affecting key departments including criminal investigations, traffic and road safety, and logistics and engineering. According to Matooke Republic, the changes were announced in a message circulated to police units on September 8, 2026, and take immediate effect. The affected officers include commissioners, though the full list was not detailed in the available report.
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