Uganda, March 5 -- Yesterday, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Martins Okoth-Ochola, retired as head of the Uganda Police Force. He handed the office to his deputy, Gen Geoffrey Katsigazi Tumusiime. Mr Ochola, who served the force for 36 years, rose in the ranks to the top office.

On March 14, 2018, he was appointed as Gen Kale Kayihura's replacement, at a time the President was discontented with the performance and the behaviour of police officers. His appointment was two years after the 2016 polls and three years before the 2021 elections that tested the country's political, economic, and social capacity to ensure citizens vote during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some circles might say Mr Ochola, 65, is still young and should conti...