Police in the Kigezi region have recruited 4,724 Special Election Constables to reinforce security before, during and after the 2026 general elections, the Regional Police Spokesperson ASP Elly Maate has confirmed.
The recruitment was distributed across districts as follows: Kabale (730), Kanungu (884), Kisoro (998), Rubanda (670), Rukiga (334), and Rukungiri (1,158).
The recruits will undergo two weeks of training starting Monday, December 8, 2025, at three centres, Kigezi College Butobere – Kabale and Rukiga, Kisoro PTC – Kisoro and Rubanda and Nyakaina Primary School – Rukungiri and Kanungu
Recruits have been instructed to carry essential personal items such as small mattresses, bathing and feeding utensils, canvas shoes, sportswear, and sanitary supplies, and to avoid unnecessary luggage due to limited space.
ASP Maate said the training and deployment aim to ensure smooth and secure electoral processes across the region.
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