2026 Election Watch
Rogers Busiku parted ways with the police in 2019 after a fallout, although his exact role within the force has not been independently verified.
Rogers Bisiku, a former police officer once attached to CPS Mbale, was recently elected chairperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Mbale City.
He parted ways with the police in 2019 after a fallout, although his exact role within the force has not been independently verified.
He claims he served as a community liaison officer.
Once a staunch defender of the police, Bisiku now claims he was exploited, abused, and neglected by his superiors, accusing the institution of dishonesty.
Additionally, Bisiku alleges rampant corruption within the force, including the gross exploitation of junior officers. He also accuses the police of violating civilians’ rights—allegations he says were widespread during his tenure.
“It was a tough task speaking for the police; whenever I spoke on the radio, it felt like I was trying to paint a house that has no plaster,” he reflected.
“There was a lot of cover-up and lack of transparency.”
Bisiku claims he resigned from the police in 2019 after what he described as 26 years of hell. He recounts surviving two life-threatening incidents while stationed at Nkoma Police Post between 2000 and 2009, yet claims the police ignored his medical needs.
“After spending over Shs30 million on treatment for injuries, I was reimbursed just 200,000 UGX,” Bisiku said as he explained how his repeated pleas for help were ignored, leading to his ultimate departure from the force in frustration.
“The system failed me when I needed it most,” Bisiku said. “I had to turn my back on an institution that turned its back on me.”
“When I left the police, I decided to join a party that is fighting for human and citizen rights.”
His claims have gained traction in political circles as he uses his insider knowledge to challenge the police’s integrity.
The police, however, have dismissed Bisiku’s allegations, suggesting they are politically motivated. SSP Bosco Otim, the Elgon Regional Police Commander, argued that Bisiku’s shift to NUP undermines his credibility, describing the allegations as isolated incidents not reflective of the police force as a whole.
Otim clarified that Bisiku worked as a special police constable on contract, not as a community liaison officer, as Bisiku claims.
He added that Bisiku left the police with a record of indiscipline. “His contract was terminated because of his involvement in several indiscipline cases that the administration of police could not tolerate.”
Bisiku’s switch to NUP has led some to question the political motivations behind his criticisms.
While some argue his claims are driven by personal grievances, others believe his experience highlights systemic issues within the force that require reform.
While Bisiku’s allegations have ignited a political firestorm, no formal investigation has yet been launched.
As the war of words between Bisiku and the police continues, the question remains: will Uganda’s police be held accountable for the alleged abuses, or will this remain a contentious political issue?
Away from the allegations, Bisiku says his focus in his new role is to conduct mass mobilization and register new members to expand NUP’s tentacles in the area.
