Cameras, Cameras Everywhere: Uganda Edition

Police in Entebbe and Kampala had to defend themselves recently against accusations that the municipal CCTV system crashed just before a visit from the Queen. Quite the scandal, the purported failure drew the attention of civic leaders and the press.

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Journalists were also shown footage captured during the Queen's arrival in Kampala. The system has 50 surveillance cameras installed by Ssekanyolya Systems in Kampala and Entebbe. The control centre has three giant monitors, which are partitioned to show footage from the cameras. There are also 11 computer units that officials use to analyze the footage.

After proving the systems operational status during the Queens visit, police officials shared some thoughts on the future of CCTV in their country.

Flanked by acting commissioner for communications, Paul Nasimolo, Kasingye said the cameras were meant to boost the other methods of deterring crime. "We are in an era where technology can be used to investigate and deter crime. Gone are the days when you had to deploy hundreds of Police officers in an area."

Welcome the new Uganda.