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Interpol Reforms to Expedite Certificates of Good Conduct Amid Bribery Allegations

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Interpol Reforms to Expedite Certificates of Good Conduct Amid Bribery Allegations
SCP Fred Enanga

The move follows increased demand for the document, which has become essential for job applications and other opportunities requiring validation of criminal records.

The Directorate of International Police (Interpol) and International Relations (DIIR) is set to implement reforms to reduce the processing time for Certificates of Good Conduct from seven days to just 48 hours.

The move follows increased demand for the document, which has become essential for job applications and other opportunities requiring validation of criminal records.

Fred Enanga, deputy director of Internal Uganda Chapter, expressed the urgency of the reforms, stating, “Letters of Good Conduct have become necessities in job applications. These days, opportunities come in a flash, and there is no time to wait.”

He affirmed that the directorate’s digitalised forensic system makes this expedited timeline achievable.

The reforms come as the DIIR investigates allegations of bribery in the certificate issuance process.

An anonymous complaint received on January 16, 2025, via “X,” formerly Twitter, accused staff of demanding bribes of UGX 50,000 for certificate stamps, in addition to official fees.

Although the complaint lacked specific details about victims, ACP Kituuma Rusoke, spokesperson of the Uganda Police Force, confirmed that an internal inquiry has been launched.

“We urge the anonymous complainant to provide more detailed information about the alleged bribery to facilitate our investigation,” he said.

He reassured the public that the Directorate is committed to upholding the Uganda Police Force’s Anti-Corruption Policy.

Rusoke also outlined the official process for obtaining the certificates to clarify public misconceptions.

Applicants are required to submit an online application at serve.upf.go.ug, pay Shs76,000, and attend an appointment with supporting documents, including a National ID or Passport.

For certificates intended for foreign use, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs certifies them by affixing a stamp at a cost of Shs20,000, excluding bank charges.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for issuing certificate stamps, with each stamp costing Shs20,000 (Twenty thousand), exclusive of bank charges,” Rusoke emphasized.

The Uganda Police Force has assured the public of its commitment to transparency, noting that measures are in place to protect whistleblowers who report misconduct.

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