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The newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abbas Byakagaba, and his deputy, James Ocaya, have been vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament. They separately appeared before the committee, which is chaired by Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, on the morning of May 23, 2024. The committee’s task was to assess their competence for their new roles.
The vetting process is a crucial step before Byakagaba and Ocaya can officially assume their positions. Both candidates need to be found competent by the committee and, if approved, will take the oath of office. This step is necessary to ensure they are fit for their responsibilities in leading the police force.
Details of the committee’s closed proceedings were not available at the time of reporting, but it is likely that both Byakagaba and Ocaya were approved. The vetting process is typically thorough, involving scrutiny of the candidates’ qualifications and past performance.
James Ocaya, the newly appointed deputy IGP, also faced the committee. Ocaya, who is the Assistant IGP and Director of Research and Planning, was appointed to replace Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Katsigazi. Katsigazi’s contract with the police was due to end this month, making way for Ocaya’s appointment.