ODPP transfers 30 staff in nationwide reshuffle
According to the ODPP, the changes are part of a routine human resource management exercise intended to strengthen the institution and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of prosecutorial services across the country.
Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Lino Anguzu. (File photo)
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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has transferred 30 staff members across various offices and stations in a nationwide reshuffle aimed at strengthening prosecutorial services.
The transfers, announced on September 23, 2026, affect Assistant Directors of Public Prosecutions (ADPPs), Chief State Attorneys, Senior State Attorneys and State Attorneys.
According to the ODPP, the changes are part of a routine human resource management exercise intended to strengthen the institution and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of prosecutorial services across the country.
The transfers take into account the operational needs of different stations, staff experience and expertise, institutional requirements and the continued availability of prosecutorial services to the public.
The affected staff members have been informed and are expected to take up their new assignments with immediate effect.
Among the senior officers transferred is Barbara Kawuma, an ADPP, who moves from the Department of Field Affairs to head the Anti-Corruption Department.
Josephine Namatovu, also an ADPP, moves from the Anti-Corruption Department to head the Department of Inspection and Quality Assurance.
Winfred Ahimbisibwe, an ADPP, moves from the Department of Inspection and Quality Assurance to head the Department of Field Affairs.
Richard Okello, an ADPP, moves from the Hoima Regional Office to the Department of Appeals and Miscellaneous Applications as an Assistant DPP.
Among the Chief State Attorneys affected, Abigail Kabayo moves from the Anti-Corruption Department to Hoima as Resident State Attorney, while John Ochopa moves from Hoima to Pallisa as Resident State Attorney.
Amina Namala moves from Pallisa to the Anti-Corruption Department as Chief State Attorney, while Doreen Elima moves from Nakawa to the Anti-Corruption Department as Chief State Attorney.
Safina Bireka moves from the Anti-Corruption Department to Nakawa as Resident State Attorney, while Peace Biira moves from Iganga to the Anti-Corruption Department as Chief State Attorney.
Gloria Inzukuru moves from the Anti-Corruption Department to Iganga as Resident State Attorney.
The reshuffle also affects Senior State Attorneys.
Frank Aine moves from Sironko to the Anti-Corruption Department, while Nicholas Errawoya moves from the Anti-Corruption Department to Nwoya as Resident State Attorney.
Emily Mutuuzo moves from the Anti-Corruption Department to Kabale as Resident State Attorney, while Julie Najunju moves from Kabale to the Anti-Corruption Department as Senior State Attorney.
Jacinta Kaaya moves from Nwoya to the Anti-Corruption Department as Senior State Attorney.
Christine Kalya moves from Bushenyi to Hoima as Senior State Attorney, while Becky Ritah Seera moves from Hoima to Kamuli as Resident State Attorney.
Moses Akol moves from Kamuli to Nakapiripirit as Resident State Attorney, while Innocent Wadamba moves from Nakapiripirit to Mayuge as Resident State Attorney.
The transfers also affect State Attorneys.
Sandra Mutuwa Lutswala moves from the Anti-Corruption Department to Pallisa as State Attorney, while Racheal Asiimwe moves from Pallisa to the Anti-Corruption Department.
Hadijja Namusobya moves from Hoima to Kira as State Attorney, while Esther Lukwong moves from Kira to Hoima.
Patrick Oneko Obbo moves from Mbale to Kyotera, while Moreen Namusisi moves from Kyotera to Mbale.
Godfrey Mutawo moves from Pader to Makindye as State Attorney.
The ODPP said the transfers would not disrupt the delivery of prosecutorial services, adding that prosecutors and other relevant staff would continue handling criminal matters at its offices and courts across the country.
The institution said the exercise had been carried out in accordance with its human resource policies and administrative procedures.
The ODPP is headed by the Director of Public Prosecutions and is responsible for conducting criminal prosecutions on behalf of the State.