National Gender Policy Implementation and Provision of Security Services in Uganda: A Case of Uganda Police Force in Kampala Metropolitan Area

Francis Tumwesigye, Solomon Muchwa Asiimwe, Regis Kamaduka Zombaire
Nkumba University, Uganda
Email: tumwesigyef7@gmail.com

Abstract: The article examines the association of National gender policy and provision of services by the Uganda Police Force. The researcher used mixed methods research approach for data collection and analysis. A sample of 225 was used from a population of 528 from the different departments, with a response rate of 91.1%. The paper used survey, interview, focus group discussion, observation, and document review methods of research. Respondents were selected using purposive, simple random and quota sampling techniques and Uganda police force was the unit of analysis. It was found out that there was a positive relationship between gender inclusion and effective provision of services in Uganda Police Force. The paper concluded that gender equality in Uganda police force has not been fully effective due to challenges and reluctance in the implementation of the policy which poses a big gap that needs to be filled in order to have balanced service provision by the Uganda police force.