Maj Gen Kale Kayihura's method of work is admirable

Dec 27, 2010

EDITOR: While Uganda has suffered from lack of supervision of Government programmes and projects, the Inspector General of Police, Maj. Gen. Kale Kayihura has shown a good example which every minister, permanent secretary, commissioner, district chairperson and chief administrative officer should em

EDITOR: While Uganda has suffered from lack of supervision of Government programmes and projects, the Inspector General of Police, Maj. Gen. Kale Kayihura has shown a good example which every minister, permanent secretary, commissioner, district chairperson and chief administrative officer should emulate.

Since last year, Kayihura has changed his mode of operation by conducting regular field visits across the country.

It is not a surprise to see him in the most remote village in Kisoro, Kamuli, Mbarara, Gulu, Kapchorwa or any other part of the country that most leaders only hear of in reports.

This has made a tremendous improvement in our Police force although with some challenges.

His recent effort to tour Kampala on foot to ascertain the state of security consciousness and preparedness by entertainment and trade centres, his numerous meetings with event organisers, musicians, business community, politicians among others, is an effort worth recognising.

However, the actions of the IGP are ironical given the poor facilitation rendered to the Police.

Ministers who enjoy the luxury of field allowances, huge salaries, housing allowances and insurance among many other benefits, only sit in Kampala and wait for reports.

They need to move out of their offices and supervise work being done by various contractors.

The luxury of enjoying air-conditioned offices in Kampala have blessed us with bad roads, and UPE school latrines which have at times collapsed with our children.

Kayihura has broken the boss syndrome whereby leaders think their work is to write and give speeches.

With their poor remuneration, housing and transport, the Police have performed their role admirably.

Seeing an officer at Jinja Road or Crested Towers roundabouts controlling traffic under a downpour is a service beyond self which we need not take for granted.

Patrick Ruhweza
Norway



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