The Internal Security Organization (ISO) today officially announced a seamless transition in its top leadership following a ceremony held at its headquarters in Kampala. The handover marks a significant milestone in ensuring continued stability and strategic oversight within Uganda’s internal security architecture.
Arthur Mugyenyi has officially taken over as the new Director General of ISO, succeeding the late Brig. Charles Oluka, whose untimely death in January 2025 brought an end to a four-year tenure marked by dedication and intelligence-led operations. Brig. Oluka was instrumental in dismantling illegal safe houses and curbing rights violations, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism and reform.
Presiding over the handover ceremony, Minister of Security Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi praised both the incoming and outgoing leadership for their integrity and commitment to national service. He emphasized the challenges ahead, urging the new leadership to sustain internal cohesion, uphold staff morale, and prioritize continuous training.
Also present at the ceremony was the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President, Hajj Yunus Kakande, who commended the late Brig. Oluka and his deputy Col. Emmy Katabazi for steering ISO with vision and purpose. Kakande urged the new leadership to safeguard institutional integrity, uphold teamwork, and consult widely with senior security leaders to address evolving security dynamics.
Col. Katabazi, who served as acting Director General in the interim, expressed his confidence in the organization and encouraged the new leadership to carry forward the values and principles instilled by the late General.
In his maiden address, newly appointed Director General Arthur Mugyenyi expressed deep gratitude to His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni for entrusting him with the responsibility. He pledged to serve with diligence, discipline, and a firm resolve to reinforce national security.
The leadership handover at ISO affirms the organization’s steadfast commitment to its national mandate securing Uganda’s sovereignty, upholding peace, and safeguarding citizens from internal threats.
