{"id":9736,"date":"2026-01-21T18:04:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T18:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernpearlreports.com\/?p=9736"},"modified":"2026-01-21T18:04:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T18:04:45","slug":"kampala-police-issue-stern-warning-ahead-of-crucial-local-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westernpearlreports.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/kampala-police-issue-stern-warning-ahead-of-crucial-local-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"Kampala Police Issue Stern Warning Ahead of Crucial Local Elections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>KAMPALA, UGANDA<\/strong> &#8211; Police in the capital city of Kampala have confirmed comprehensive security readiness ahead of pivotal local government elections, issuing a stern warning against any form of electoral violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was revealed by the Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, SP Racheal Kawala, in a definitive statement released today, Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, emphasizing the unified front of operations by all security agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The polls, scheduled for Thursday, 22nd January 2026, will see citizens elect their Lord Mayor, Councillors, and District Chairpersons across the metropolitan region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SP Kawala confirmed that a visible and robust security plan is already in motion in anticipation of the polls, with the ongoing deployment of joint security operations across the metropolitan area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She added that security agencies remain fully committed to public safety, with their core mission firmly focused on protecting life and property, maintaining law and order, and preserving peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;To ensure a smooth electoral process, a robust security plan is now in motion, with joint operations deploying all over. 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