NATIONAL – Government has been asked to address emerging cyber threats and help to maintain safety of digital spaces.
Sharon Arach Oyat, the spokesperson of Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) said during a media engagement at their party headquarters on Wednesday that cybercrime is on increase in the country calling for more investment in cyber crime related investigstiins.
“We need more investment in cybercrime investigations as the country enters a total digital age,” Arach said.
She was congratulating the newly appointed Inspector General of Police IGP Abbas Byakagaba and his deputy DIGP James Ochaya when she called for refresher training to equip police officers with modern skills to combat terrorism in the East African region.
“Keeping an eye on emerging cases of terrorism at home and in the region of East Africa is long overdue. This requires upgrading police’s skills in counter-terrorism as terrorists are very much elusive,” she added.
Accordingly, there are many crime gangs robbing people in gruesome manner but UPC says this can be contained through building good mutual relations between the police and communities. This according to the party will enable police in detecting crimes and apprehending suspects.
Additionally, UPC described IGP Byakagaba and his deputy Ocaya as individuals who have great wealth of knowledge and experience with the institution of police noting that they will serve to the expectations of Ugandans. They called for cooperation of all stakeholders especially during the 2026 elections.
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