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Dr. Byaruhanga, accompanied by Uganda Police spokesperson ACP Moses Kituuma, assured Omala of the force's commitment to providing him with all necessary medical assistance
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Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Sam Omala, 64, is in critical condition at Mulago National Referral Hospital, where he is receiving treatment for prostate cancer and recently diagnosed kidney failure.
The Director of Police Health Services, AIGP Dr. Moses Byaruhanga, visited Omala today to assess his condition and deliver a message of support from the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba. Dr. Byaruhanga, accompanied by Uganda Police spokesperson ACP Moses Kituuma, assured Omala of the force's commitment to providing him with all necessary medical assistance.
A sudden turn in health
Omala, known for his controversial role as the Kampala North Police Operations Commander, was admitted to Mulago's private wing last Wednesday after collapsing on the streets of Mombasa, Kenya. His son, Dvyn Omala Mutukuvu, revealed that Omala's health deteriorated during a business trip to Kenya earlier this month.
“My father traveled to Mombasa on November 1, 2024, but he couldn’t return as planned because his condition worsened, and he collapsed,” Mutukuvu said.
While the family was aware of his prostate cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment at the Uganda Cancer Institute, the discovery of kidney failure came as a shock. This new diagnosis was made during his hospitalization at Kilifi Hospital in Kenya before he was transferred to Mulago for specialized care, including dialysis.
A polarizing legacy
Omala’s name became synonymous with Uganda’s political struggles during the 2011 walk-to-work protests led by opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye. As Kampala North Operations Commander, Omala faced accusations of harassing opposition activists, earning both criticism and praise for his unyielding enforcement of law and order. Dr. Besigye, now in Luzira Prison on charges of alleged collaboration with foreign actors to destabilize Uganda, was one of Omala’s prominent adversaries during the protests.
The Director of Police Health Services, AIGP Dr. Moses Byaruhanga, visited Omala today to assess his condition
Current health condition
Despite his critical condition, there are signs of improvement. Dr. Rosemary Byanyima, Executive Director of Mulago Hospital, reported that Omala is responding positively to treatment but emphasized the need for extended rest and medical care. “He is showing improvement, but his recovery will require sustained attention and adequate rest,” Dr. Byanyima said.
A new chapter
Before his health worsened, Omala had transitioned into a new role as Deputy CEO of Arrow Security Services, owned by Capt. Mike Mukula, where he managed operations. The family has appealed for public and institutional support as they navigate this challenging time.
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