In a strong message to Ugandans, Major General Christopher Sserunjogi Ddamulira, the Director of Crime Intelligence in the Uganda Police Force, has called on citizens—especially the youth—to remain peaceful and resist being recruited into acts of political violence ahead of the general elections.
“We want a peaceful country. No one should recruit you into acts of political violence. We don’t want to see what is happening in other countries. We have enjoyed peace for a long time and we want to remain the peaceful country we are known for,” Maj. Gen. Ddamulira said.
The senior officer’s remarks come at a time when security agencies are warning about rising threats of political tension, particularly in urban areas where opposition support is strongest.
Maj. Gen. Ddamulira—who has been instrumental in combating crime in Kampala’s ghettos and other high-risk areas—has for years spearheaded community outreach programs aimed at transforming the lives of vulnerable youth. Through intelligence-led policing and close coordination with local leaders, his team has disrupted criminal gangs and rehabilitated many young people once involved in violent groups.
His hands-on approach in the ghettos has played a major role in restoring calm and trust between police and the public. His emphasis on prevention over confrontation has reduced street crime and curbed the misuse of youth by politicians seeking to incite chaos.
As the country prepares for the 2026 general elections, the Crime Intelligence chief’s appeal serves as a reminder that peace and stability are everyone’s responsibility.
“We have enjoyed the peace for a long time,” he said, “and we want to remain the peaceful country that we are known for.”
It should be noted that most of the threats of political violence have been arising through the supporters of the National Unity Platform under the leadership of singer turned politician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu.
Through his campaigns across the country, the aspiring presidential candidate has warned of wrecking havoc if he’s not declared the new President as he believes that he has enough support to clinch the seat. His supporters alike both on social media and in the public have threatened to cause violence and chaos citing Kenya and Tanzania’s riots as a case example.
