Uganda Police Warn Female Recruits: “Do Not Get Pregnant Before Final Selection”
- Afri Careers
- May 6
- 2 min read
Updated: May 7
JINJA, UGANDA — The Uganda Police Force has issued a firm warning to female applicants participating in the ongoing recruitment exercise: avoid getting pregnant before the final list of successful candidates is released—or risk disqualification.
The warning was delivered on Saturday, May 3, during a recruitment session at the Jinja Agricultural Show Grounds, where hundreds of hopefuls gathered in pursuit of one of the 10,000 positions for Probationer Police Constables currently being filled across the country.
“You Have to Be Responsible”
Addressing the candidates, Assistant Commissioner of Police Zula Ganyana, who is heading the recruitment team for the Kiira Region, emphasized the importance of discipline, integrity, and personal responsibility during the process.
“You have to be responsible,” Ganyana told the recruits. “Avoid getting involved in criminal activities, and for the ladies, do not get pregnant before the final list is out.”
She also reminded applicants to maintain a clean reputation within their communities, as character assessments are part of the selection criteria.
A Rigorous Recruitment Process
The police recruitment involves multiple evaluation stages:
A 5-kilometer run
Written exams
Oral interviews
A comprehensive health check
In the Kiira region, 160 out of 168 selected candidates successfully participated in the final stages, while eight were absent without notice.
The mass recruitment drive is part of a broader government initiative to improve national security and create employment opportunities, particularly for the youth, in anticipation of upcoming national elections.
Fair and Transparent Exercise
Officials praised the integrity of the recruitment process in Jinja. Deputy Resident District Commissioner Andrew Ntange noted that there have been no reported incidents of bribery, exam malpractice, or use of forged academic documents.
However, some applicants were disqualified due to errors in documentation—such as mismatched National Identification Numbers (NINs), missing national IDs, or lack of birth notification certificates.
Ntange advised future applicants to ensure their personal records are accurate and updated with the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) before applying.
Final Message: Only the Best Will Be Chosen
The Uganda Police reiterated that only candidates who meet all qualifications and demonstrate strong moral conduct will be accepted into the force.
With over 10,000 positions to be filled nationwide, this recruitment marks one of the largest police intakes in recent years—signaling both an opportunity for national service and a clear call for personal accountability among aspiring officers.
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