Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala has assured the public that the security situation in Kampala remains stable as the city prepares for the LC5 elections. “The security situation in Kampala metropolitan remains stable. We would like to thank the public for their cooperation,” Kawala said, She added that security agencies remain committed to ensuring […]
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala has assured the public that the security situation in Kampala remains stable as the city prepares for the LC5 elections.
“The security situation in Kampala metropolitan remains stable. We would like to thank the public for their cooperation,” Kawala said,
She added that security agencies remain committed to ensuring the safety of citizens during and after the election period.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2026, voters will head to the polls to elect the Lord Mayor, district chairpersons and other leaders. Kawala said joint operations and deployments with other security agencies will continue.
“Priority of the security forces remains protection of life and property. Priority remains maintaining law and order. We therefore call for calm and peace,” she said.
In a similar appeal, Wamala Regional Police Commander Lameck Kigozi warned voters not to cause chaos after the LC5 elections scheduled for January 24, 2026, noting that tensions remain high following the presidential and parliamentary polls.
Kigozi appealed to residents of Mityana, Mubende, Kiboga, Kassanda, and Kyankwanzi to turn up in large numbers and vote their leaders, saying LC5 bosses are the backbone of security and service delivery.
“Tomorrow our people are going to go to the ballot to choose the chairpersons for the districts and their councillors,” he said.
Kigozi also urged those still complaining about the earlier elections to drop the bitterness and focus on the local polls.
“We know we still have people who are still sour-graping over the results… We want to appeal to them to leave that behind,” he said.
He warned that anyone who incites the public over declared results will be dealt with firmly and urged the public to use legal channels if they have complaints.
“Acts of inciting members of the public over results announced by the district returning officers may not be tolerated,” Kigozi said.
He assured residents that security had been deployed across the region to ensure a peaceful voting day.
“We have made our deployment. We shall be there to ensure that everything moves smoothly,” he said
