Uganda Police distributes 50,000 coffee seedlings to officers to boost welfare and income

Africa, Crime Diary

KAMPALA, Uganda — 14 April 2026 (NPA) — The Uganda Police Force has begun distributing free coffee seedlings to its officers as part of measures to improve their welfare and reduce complete reliance on salaries.

According to a statement issued by the police, the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to enhance officers’ welfare, boost household incomes, and promote self-reliance. The empowerment programme was carried out by the Directorate of Welfare, Production and Sports of the force, under the supervision of AIGP Hadijah Namutebi, Director of Welfare, Production and Sports.

The distribution event took place at the Police Duty Free Shop in Nsambya, where a total of 50,000 coffee seedlings were handed out with support from the Ugandan Ministry of Agriculture.

The statement quoted AIGP Namutebi expressing her appreciation to the Ministry for its timely intervention and continued support toward improving the livelihoods of police officers. She emphasised that the Directorate of Welfare remains committed to empowering officers to actively engage in income-generating ventures, particularly through agriculture, which she described as sustainable and beneficial in the long term.

Namutebi further encouraged officers to take full advantage of the Police Duty Free Shop by accessing quality building materials at subsidised and affordable prices. She noted that such initiatives are designed to support personal development, strengthen financial stability, and improve the overall quality of life for officers.