Elizabeth Muwanga: Uganda’s first graduate Police woman
WHEN she finished her studies, Muwanga opted to join the Police Force. However, critics of the time castigated her for the move, saying the force was a no-go area for women.
By Oyet Okwera
WHEN she finished her studies, Muwanga opted to join the Police Force. However, critics of the time castigated her for the move, saying the force was a no-go area for women.
She turned a deaf ear to their disapproval and responded to an advertisement in the media, calling for applications for people to become cadet police officers.
Fortunately, Muwanga’s application received a nod of approval and she joined the force in 1980. Only 26 Ugandans were considered and Muwanga was the only woman among them.
Muwanga and her colleagues trekked to Naguru, a city suburb, for induction, after which they were transferred to Dar-es-Salaam for further training.
Over time, she rose through the ranks, to become the Assistant Inspector General of Police, one of the highest ranking officers in the force.She is also the head of the welfare section.
When she completed the training in Dar-es-salaam, Muwanga was passed out as a Cadet officer and employed as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).
Muwanga went to Rubaga Primary School and then joined Trinity College Nabbingo for her secondary education. She then joined Makerere University to pursue a bachelors degree in political science and sociology.
One of her greatest challenges on joining the Police Force was coping with the tight work schedules. Luckily, she adjusted. Muwanga is looking forward to retirement.
WHEN she finished her studies, Muwanga opted to join the Police Force. However, critics of the time castigated her for the move, saying the force was a no-go area for women.
She turned a deaf ear to their disapproval and responded to an advertisement in the media, calling for applications for people to become cadet police officers.
Fortunately, Muwanga’s application received a nod of approval and she joined the force in 1980. Only 26 Ugandans were considered and Muwanga was the only woman among them.
Muwanga and her colleagues trekked to Naguru, a city suburb, for induction, after which they were transferred to Dar-es-Salaam for further training.
Over time, she rose through the ranks, to become the Assistant Inspector General of Police, one of the highest ranking officers in the force.She is also the head of the welfare section.
When she completed the training in Dar-es-salaam, Muwanga was passed out as a Cadet officer and employed as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).
Muwanga went to Rubaga Primary School and then joined Trinity College Nabbingo for her secondary education. She then joined Makerere University to pursue a bachelors degree in political science and sociology.
One of her greatest challenges on joining the Police Force was coping with the tight work schedules. Luckily, she adjusted. Muwanga is looking forward to retirement.