The Uganda Police Force, under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has released the official list of licensed private security organisations and gun dealers authorized to operate in 2026.
According to the notice issued by the Inspector General of Police, the companies have been approved in accordance with the provisions of the Firearms Act of Uganda and the Police Act of Uganda. The licensing process ensures that all security providers and firearms dealers operating in the country meet the legal and professional standards required for handling firearms and providing security services.
Over 190 Security Firms Approved
The published list includes more than 190 private security companies from across Uganda. Some of the notable companies licensed for 2026 include:
- Saracen Security Company Ltd
- Securico Security Services Ltd
- Security Group Uganda Ltd
- KK Security Ltd
- G4S Secure Solutions Ltd
- Arrow Security Systems Ltd
- Brink’s Security Ltd
- GardaWorld Uganda Ltd
These firms are authorized to provide various services including guarding services, security investigations, alarm response, and protection of property and individuals.
Licensed Gun Dealers
In addition, the police also licensed 12 gun dealers allowed to handle and distribute firearms legally in the country. These include:
- Stryker – Parliamentary Avenue
- Spc Protec – Nnyonyo
- Global Paper Range – Nakawa
- Magnum Security – Bugolobi
- Liveco Industries – Nakasongola
- Cyclops Defense Systems – Kololo
- Saracen Ltd – Kabalagala
- Blue Whale Security – Ntinda
- Tight Security – Kamwokya
- Great Blue Heron – Ntinda
- Image Group U Ltd – Kololo
- China Uganda Expo – Nakaseke
Ensuring Compliance and Public Safety
The Inspector General of Police emphasized that the licensing framework is aimed at ensuring professionalism, accountability, and safe management of firearms within the private security sector.
Security companies and gun dealers operating without valid licenses risk legal action, closure, and prosecution under Ugandan law.
The police have also urged members of the public and organizations seeking private security services to verify that companies are duly licensed before engaging them.
Authorities say the annual licensing process helps strengthen oversight of the security industry while supporting efforts to maintain law and order across the country.
