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NPS recognizes Busia police constable for outstanding fight against gender-based violence
31st December, 2025 12:23 PM
The National Police Service (NPS) has recognised Police Constable Moses Mangeni of Busia County for his exceptional commitment to combating gender-based violence (GBV) and protecting vulnerable members of the community.
On December 31, 2025, the NPS announced that Mageni, currently stationed at Amukura Police Station, has distinguished himself as a dedicated officer at the gender desk, demonstrating how policing can go beyond law enforcement to encompass protection, prevention, and community empowerment.
Enlisted into the Service in 2008, his passion for GBV work took root during his earlier deployment at Port Victoria Police Station, where he noticed a high number of gender-related cases and the absence of a structured response mechanism.
Through personal initiative and support from his superiors, PC Mangeni helped establish one of the earliest gender desks in the area, significantly improving the handling of GBV and child protection cases.
Since 2020, he has handled 64 GBV cases in courts across Busia County, securing 28 convictions, with several other cases at advanced stages of prosecution.
Further, the NPS revealed that his work has strengthened investigations and ensured survivors are treated with dignity while being guided through a survivor-friendly justice process.
PC Mangeni has also played a key role in setting up and equipping gender desks at other police stations, including Funyula and Amukura, enhancing access to justice for survivors.
Beyond investigations, he is actively involved in community sensitisation, regularly engaging schools, churches, barazas, and community groups to educate the public on GBV, children’s rights, and the legal consequences of abuse.
These efforts have led to increased reporting of cases that were previously hidden or resolved informally at the family level.
His dedication to child protection is equally notable. Over the years, PC Mangeni has been involved in rescuing vulnerable children and reintegrating school dropouts back into education.
One standout case in 2018 involved the rescue of an abandoned one-year-old girl, an intervention that ensured the child’s safety and led to the successful prosecution of the offender.
Working closely with partners and civil society organisations, PC Mangeni has strengthened community-based responses to GBV.
His professionalism, high conviction rates, and consistent community engagement have earned him recognition from senior police leadership, the judiciary, government agencies, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
“The National Police Service commends PC Moses Mangeni for his outstanding dedication, professionalism, and selfless service in protecting the vulnerable,” NPS said in the statement.
