Police commanders received guidance about using culture to build peace during a special event Friday. Brigadier Johnson Namanya spoke at the Police Command and Staff College Bwebajja about cultural diversity as a security tool. He represented Internal Affairs Minister General Kahinda Otafiire at the gathering. The immigration commissioner compared peace to oxygen that people often ignore until it disappears. He pointed to conflicts around the world as examples of what happens when peace breaks down.
Senior police officers taking command courses displayed various cultural traditions during the celebration. Namanya said African cultures contain valuable elements that colonial powers tried to eliminate. He urged commanders to respect different cultural practices across Uganda. The brigadier emphasized that no single culture stands above others. Cultural understanding helps prevent the kind of chaos seen in other nations.
Assistant Inspector General Hadijja Namutebi represented Police Chief Abbas Byakagaba at the event. She explained that culture teaches community values before formal laws take effect. Traditional dispute resolution methods existed long before modern government systems. These customs helped shape moral standards that still guide communities today. Security depends on trust and dialogue rather than just weapons and uniforms.
Human Resource Development Director Moses Kafeero stressed the importance of sharing this message with younger officers. He asked commanders to teach their teams about cultural respect when they return to duty. The college commandant Barbara Alungat organized the gala to help officers understand cultural diversity better. She said respecting local cultures creates more peaceful communities for everyone.
Senior police officers taking command courses displayed various cultural traditions during the celebration. Namanya said African cultures contain valuable elements that colonial powers tried to eliminate. He urged commanders to respect different cultural practices across Uganda. The brigadier emphasized that no single culture stands above others. Cultural understanding helps prevent the kind of chaos seen in other nations.
Assistant Inspector General Hadijja Namutebi represented Police Chief Abbas Byakagaba at the event. She explained that culture teaches community values before formal laws take effect. Traditional dispute resolution methods existed long before modern government systems. These customs helped shape moral standards that still guide communities today. Security depends on trust and dialogue rather than just weapons and uniforms.
Human Resource Development Director Moses Kafeero stressed the importance of sharing this message with younger officers. He asked commanders to teach their teams about cultural respect when they return to duty. The college commandant Barbara Alungat organized the gala to help officers understand cultural diversity better. She said respecting local cultures creates more peaceful communities for everyone.
