Managed security services in Uganda

Security considerations in Uganda

A program in Uganda usually covers offices and bank branches in central Kampala, retail units in managed malls, and sometimes residences, hotels or project sites outside the capital. Many malls and office buildings in Kampala screen vehicles and visitors at the gate, so tenant officers need post orders that set out how they work with building security. English is the language of business, and Luganda is widely spoken in Kampala and the central region.

Traffic and the hilly layout of Kampala lengthen travel time between sites, which affects shift changes and supervisor visits. Conferences and tourism bring visitors to Kampala and Entebbe throughout the year, and the two rainy seasons, roughly March to May and September to November, affect outdoor posts. Coverage plans should include relief officers, reinforcement for event periods, and agreed procedures for gate control, after-hours alarms and coordination with building management.

• Nakasero
• Kampala CBD
• Kololo
• Naguru
• Bugolobi
• Kisementi
• Acacia Mall
• Garden City
• Lugogo Mall
• Village Mall Bugolobi
• Entebbe Road

How MGP delivers coverage in Uganda

Coverage in Uganda runs on the MGP Global Partner Program: MGP designs and manages the programme, and officers are supplied by vetted local security partners and held to MGP Post Orders.

Private security regulation in Uganda

The licensing and registration requirements for private security companies and officers in Uganda are confirmed with local partners before work begins.

Cities in Uganda

• Kampala
• Entebbe
• Jinja
• Mukono
• Mbarara
• Gulu

Coverage in other locations, including Fort Portal, Mbale and Hoima, is arranged on request.

Frequently asked questions

Does MGP hold its own security licence in Uganda?

No. MGP does not hold a private security licence in Uganda. Officers are employed by vetted Ugandan security companies that hold the required licences, and MGP manages the program, its standards and its reporting.

What languages do the officers speak?

Officers speak English, and most also speak Luganda or another Ugandan language. The language requirement for each post is set out in the post orders for that site.

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