The Uganda Police Force has published the official roster of private security organizations and authorized gun dealers permitted to operate in the country for 2026.
The announcement, issued under the Firearms Act and the Police Act, comes via a notice from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and aims to promote transparency, curb illegal operations, and ensure only vetted entities provide security services or handle firearms.
The Inspector General of Police confirmed that the licences were granted following a thorough review process.
The move helps the public, businesses, and institutions identify legitimate providers while cracking down on unlicensed actors in the sector.
Licensed Private Security Companies
A substantial number of firms—over 60 in the published list—have been approved to deliver guard services, investigations, close protection, and related operations nationwide.
The full list includes:
- G4S Security Company Ltd
- Saracen Uganda Ltd
- Global Security Ltd
- Magnum Security Company Ltd
- Eagle Eye Security Company Ltd
- Giant Security Ltd
- Guardforce Security and Investigations Ltd
- Millennium Security Ltd
- Canon Security Services Ltd
- Champion Security Services Ltd
- Corporate Security Services (U) Ltd
- Cygnos Defence Systems Ltd
- Divine Security Group Ltd
- Excalibur International Security Ltd
- Frontier Security Services
- Golden Security Group Ltd
- Good Times Security Services Ltd
- Image Group Ltd
- Insight Security Company Ltd
- Intersect Security Group Ltd
- Knights Guard Security Company Ltd
- Nova Security Ltd
- Omega Security Company Ltd
- Ogan Security Services Ltd
- Pearl Security Company Ltd
- Platinum Security Company Ltd
- Priority One Security Ltd
- PSD Security Ltd
- Puma Security Services Ltd
- Rangers Security Ltd
- Ready Protection Services Ltd
- Real Star Security (Private) Ltd
- Red Light Security Services Ltd
- Rescue Protection Services Ltd
- Robust Security Ltd
- Rock Security Company Ltd
- Sahara Security Company Ltd
- Security Group Uganda Ltd
- Security Plus Security Company Ltd
- Shepherd Security Ltd
- Sovereign Security Ltd
- Spark Guards Security Group Ltd
- Spartan Security Company Ltd
- Spot Well Security Services Ltd
- Standby Security Ltd
- Star React Security Guards Ltd
- Sting Security Company Ltd
- Swift Security Company Ltd
- Tactical Security Company Ltd
- Tan International Security
- Team Security Company Ltd
- The Divine Guards Ltd
- Time Cop Security Ltd
- Top Security Ltd
- Toro Veteran Security Guards Ltd
- Trust Security Ltd
- Unicom Security Group Ltd
- Uwezo Security Services Ltd
- Venom Security Ltd
- Vigilant Security Group Ltd
- Vision Security Ltd
- Warrior Security Company Ltd
- Zoom Security Services Ltd
(Additional firms may appear in related announcements, with reports indicating approvals for around 191 private security entities overall.)
Licensed Gun Dealers
A more limited group of 12 entities has been authorized to deal in firearms and related equipment.
These include well-known outlets with specified locations:
- Stryker (Parliamentary Avenue)
- Spc Protection (Munyonyo)
- Global Paper Range (Nakawa)
- Magnum Security (Bugolobi)
- Luweero Industries (Nakasongola)
- Cyclops Defence Systems (Kololo)
- Saracen Uganda Ltd (Kabalagala)
- Blue Whale Security (Ntinda)
- Tight Security (Kamwokya)
- Great Blue Heron (Ntinda)
- Image Group U Ltd (Kololo)
- China Uganda Exports Ltd (Nakaseke)
The police emphasized that only listed companies are legally allowed to engage in these activities.
Operating without a valid licence risks prosecution under relevant laws.
The list was publicly shared on March 9, 2026, including through official channels and social media posts by police-affiliated accounts, reinforcing efforts to regulate the firearms trade and private security industry amid growing demand for protective services in Uganda.