I’m a commander first, not a woman – RPC Nachuha

At the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, many people in the Teso sub-region are still in awe of the simple lifestyle of Damalie Nachuha, the Regional Police Commander (RPC) of the East Kyoga police region.

The 43-year-old police officer is currently the only female RPC in Uganda and the second to serve in East Kyoga. The region she commands covers the districts of Soroti, Serere, Amuria, Bukedea, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, Kumi, Napak and Ngora. 

“Although they initially did not support my decision to join the police force, my parents are proud of me. I can see it in them. I…