Parliamentary Committee to Evaluate CCTV Effectiveness in Kampala
By The Public Lens
The Parliamentary Defense Committee is embarking on an assessment of the functionality of CCTV cameras in Kampala, following concerns raised by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
The President’s concerns were highlighted during the annual coordination meeting between the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions and the Criminal Investigations Department on September 5, 2024.
The CCTV camera installation project, launched in 2017, was a response to the tragic murder of former Deputy Inspector General of Police, Andrew Felix Kaweesi, and cost over UGX 458 billion.
Chairperson of the Defense and Internal Affairs Committee, Wilson Kajwengye, emphasized the crucial role of CCTV cameras in combating criminality in Kampala and other cities.
Kajwengye noted that President Museveni directed the installation of cameras in strategic locations due to escalating crime rates.
The committee had previously inspected the cameras in Kampala and other cities, including Masindi and Hoima, after the Presidential directive.
However, the President’s recent complaints about the ineffectiveness of the cameras cannot be ignored, prompting the need for fresh inspections.
The committee will conduct new inspections in Kampala and other cities to identify any gaps and ensure the cameras are functioning effectively.
Kajwengye emphasized the need for additional funding from parliament if necessary to enhance the fight against criminality in Uganda.
