Public prosecutions office boosted with 13 pick-up trucks

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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has procured an additional 13 motor vehicles, worth over a billion shillings, to enhance its prosecutorial work across Uganda.

On July 9, 2025, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Jane Frances Abodo presided over a vehicle handover ceremony at the ODPP’s office in Nakawa, Kampala city, where she presented the vehicles to 13 staff.

The 13 motor vehicles procured by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to enhance its prosecutorial work across Uganda. (Courtesy photo)

Abodo noted that the institution has been on a roller coaster with several blessings in the recent past. She further appreciated the Government for availing the funds that purchased the vehicles.

She informed the ODPP staff that since the government has ensured that the ODPP is well-resourced, it is therefore incumbent upon them to do their work.

ODPP permanent secretary/accounting officer Agnes Kainza Nzogi said they have, in the past five years, acquired 115 new vehicles with the support of the Government.

She noted that new vehicles are distributed on the basis of several factors, including excellent work, the workload of a station, and the number of stations being supervised.

She cautioned the recipients of the vehicles against assuming that they have the right of way because of having government motor vehicle numbers, and to be mindful of speed limits.

The recipients of the vehicles include Gulu, Lira and Mbarara regional offices, Arua, Kasese, Kagadi, Pallisa, Sheema, Mubende and Masindi resident state attorney (RSA) stations, the International Crimes Department and transport office. The ICT Division was also given a vehicle to support the implementation of the Prosecution Case Management Information System all over the country.

Uganda Association of Prosecutors president Immaculate Angutoko appreciated the DPP and ODPP top management for prioritising the welfare of prosecutors.

The 13 motor vehicles procured by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to enhance its prosecutorial work across Uganda. (Courtesy photo)

She observed that some prosecutors have been experiencing difficulty in discharging their duties due to ineffective transportation means.

This issue was also emphasised by assistant DPP/head, department of field operations Barbara Kawuma who stated that the lack of motor vehicles to facilitate movements for purposes of conducting prosecutorial work is often cited by prosecutors, particularly in upcountry stations as a significant challenge.

Douglas Kawalya, the assistant sales manager at MAC East Africa/Isuzu, described the new vehicles as a special kind, highlighting the 1.9-litre diesel turbocharged engine, gear shift indicator, and several safety features, including seven airbags.

“These vehicles will ease the movement of ODPP staff and criminal case files in the execution of criminal justice in the country,” he said.