Summary:
- Maate said that all candidates have completed the four stages of testing, including written and oral interviews, medical checkups, general body examinations, and a 5 km run to assess physical fitness, without any notable concerns.
KABALE: A total of 85 applicants, shortlisted for the Probationer Police Constables recruitment interviews in greater Kabale District, have shown up.
Across the country, the interview process began on May 6, 2024, spanning various districts including Napak, Oyam, Nwoya, Sheema, Sembabule, Mbale City, Omoro, Bundibugyo, Sironko, Soroti City, Nebbi, Isingiro, Masaka City, Busia, Iganga, Kayunga, Pakwach, Kiboga, and Rukiga District in southwestern Uganda.
In Rukiga District, 20 shortlisted candidates attended the recruitment process at the Rukiga Police Station Premises. ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson, reported that 47 out of the 50 shortlisted candidates in Kabale District participated in interviews conducted at Kabale Secondary School in Kabale Municipality on Tuesday.
Maate mentioned that 18 candidates also participated in the recruitment exercise at Rubanda Central Police Station in Rubanda District yesterday. The process is overseen by Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Emilian Kayima and Kigezi regional police commander ACP Saiga Ibrahim.

Maate said that all candidates have completed the four stages of testing, including written and oral interviews, medical checkups, general body examinations, and a 5 km run to assess physical fitness, without any notable concerns. Maate emphasized that the shortlisting process was fair and transparent, refuting allegations of bribery.
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Maate confirmed that the team is currently conducting interviews in Kisoro District. He however said that, the interviews will pause on May 10, 2024, to accommodate the commencement of the National Population and Housing Census 2024. The process will resume in Kanungu on May 11, 2024, followed by Rukungiri on May 12, 2024, and conclude in Ntungamo District on May 13, 2024.
