Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Police Force has released the official list of private security organisations and gun dealers licensed to operate in Uganda in 2026 under the Firearms Act and the Police Act.
The notice, issued by the Inspector General of Police, contains a comprehensive register of private security companies approved to provide security services across the country as well as businesses licensed to deal in firearms.
According to police, the publication is intended to guide the public, institutions and businesses seeking legitimate private security services while ensuring compliance with Uganda’s security regulations.
The approved list includes more than 190 private security companies, ranging from long-established firms to newer security service providers operating in different parts of the country.
Some of the established firms on the list are 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, and Millennium Security Ltd.
Other companies cleared to operate include 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, and Good Times Security Services Ltd.
Police also authorised companies such as 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, and Pearl Security Company Ltd to continue operating within the private security sector.
Police say only companies appearing on the approved register are authorised to offer private security services in Uganda.
Licensed private security firms as of 2026
- 1980 Kabalye Youth War Veterans
- A1 Security Company Ltd
- Able Security Group
- Able Security Uganda Ltd
- Able Tiger Security Ltd
- Absolute Guard Services and Investigators Ltd
- Accacia Security Ltd
- Accurate Security Company Ltd
- Active Security Services Ltd
- Admutha K9 Protective Services Ltd
- Agro Security Services Ltd
- Agri-Industrial Security Guards Ltd
- Aim Security Company Ltd
- Aisa International Agency Security Ltd
- Amazing Grace Guards Ltd
- Anand International Consultants Ltd
- Angle Security Group Ltd
- Apon Security Services Ltd
- Aps Protective Services Ltd
- ART Security Company Ltd
- Armstrong Security Company
- Arrow Security Systems Ltd
- Afroxs Security Company Ltd
- Ayo Security Group Ltd
- Aza Security Company Ltd
- B2 Security Group Ltd
- Barvel Security Services Ltd
- Believe Security Ltd
- Blue Nile Security (U) Ltd
- Blue Whale Security Company
- Brande Guard Ltd
- Bravery Investigation Agency
- Bright Security Ltd
- Bush Security Company Ltd
- Budi Security Group Ltd
- Buweero Guards Ltd
- Bullfighters Security Ltd
- Bulwark Security Consultants Ltd
- Calvary Security Services Ltd
- Cannon Security Services Ltd
- Caretaker Security Company Ltd
- Caritas Security Services Ltd
- Champion Security Services Ltd
- Cheeper Security Company Ltd
- City Cops (U) Ltd
- Command Security Services Ltd
- Companion Security Services Ltd
- Corporate Security Services (U) Ltd
- Countryman Security Co. Ltd
- Crown Secure Solutions Ltd
- Crownark Security Ltd
- Cyclops Defense Systems Ltd
- Daron Security Company Ltd
- Data Lock Security Ltd
- Desert Seas Ltd
- Divine Security Group Ltd
- Eagle Eye Security Company Ltd
- Eureka Security Ltd
- Excalibur International Security Ltd
- Executive Protection Services International Ltd
- Exodus Security Ltd
- Expos Security Company Ltd
- FBG Security Company
- Frontier Security Services
- Fulltime Security Company
- G Unit Security Company Ltd
- G&D Security Company Ltd
- G4S Secure Solutions Ltd
- Gallant Security Ltd
- Giant Security Ltd
- GKO Security Company
- Global Link Ltd
- Global Security Ltd
- Godra Secure Services
- Golan Security Group Ltd
- Gold Line Security Services Ltd
- Good Time Security Services Ltd
- Graben Security Ltd
- GT-Expert Security Group Ltd
- Guard World Uganda Ltd
- Guardforce Security and Investigations Ltd
- Hank Security Services Company
- Hash Security Company Ltd
- Hatari Security Ltd
- HBF Security Group Ltd
- Hippos Security Services Ltd
- Horeb Services (U) Ltd
- Image Group Ltd
- Industrial Security Services Ltd
- Insight Security Company Ltd
- Intersect Security Group Ltd
- Kaltech Security Ltd
- Kampala Parking Industry
- Karu Security Ltd
- Kethi King Security Ltd
- Kimoje Security Ltd
- Knight Guard Security Company Ltd
- Legero Security Company Ltd
- M.S Data Lock Security Ltd
- M/S Anka Security Services Ltd
- Maestro Security Company Ltd
- Magnum Security Company Ltd
- MBK Security Solutions Ltd
- MGP Security Ltd
- Mighty Security Ltd
- Millennium Security Ltd
- Nova Security Ltd
- Nara Security Group Ltd
- Oguana Security Company Ltd
- Open Security Services Ltd
- Pathway Golden Security Services Ltd
- Pearl Security Company Ltd
- Pearl Watchmen Security Ltd
- Pearl Watchmen Uganda Ltd
- Pinnacle Security Company Ltd
- Platinum Security Group Ltd
- Priority One Security Ltd
- Promax Security Ltd
- Proof Security Group SMC Ltd
- PSD Security Ltd
- Puma Security Services Ltd
- Quantum Security Company Ltd
- Rangers Security Ltd
- Rapid Protection Services Ltd
- Ready Protection Services Ltd
- Real Star Security (Private) Ltd
- Redlight Security Services Ltd
- Reserve Protection Services Ltd
- Resolve Security Services Ltd
- Rich Watch International Ltd
- Robust Security (U) Ltd
- Rock Security Company Ltd
- Ruhama Veterans (U) Ltd
- Rusekere Security Ltd
- Rwamboomu Security Services Ltd
- Ryayo Security Group Ltd
- Sabasaba Security Company
- Safetec Security Company Ltd
- Sabi Global Security Company Ltd
- San Security Ltd
- Saracen Uganda Ltd
- Scudo In-House Security Co. Ltd
- Secure Agencies (U) Ltd
- Security Focus Ltd
- Security Group Uganda Ltd
- Security Plus Security Company Ltd
- Security Plus Security Company Ltd
- Security Plus Ltd
- Shadow Security Services Ltd
- Sheppard Security Ltd
- Shindaywa Agency Co. Ltd
- Shingawa Agency Co. Ltd
- Soja Security Company Ltd
- Solomon Consortium Security Ltd
- Sovereign Security Ltd
- Spark Guards Security Group Ltd
- Spartan Security Company Ltd
- SPC Protectorate Security Ltd
- Spot Well Security Services Ltd
- Spy Tech International Ltd
- Squad Security Group Ltd
- Standby Security Ltd
- Star Security Ltd
- Star React Security Guards Ltd
- Sting Security Company Ltd
- Sufficient Security Services Ltd
- Swift Security Company Ltd
- Tactical Security Company Ltd
- Tan International Security Company
- Tayar Security Company Ltd
- Team Security Company Ltd
- The Divine Guards Ltd
- The Gidens Men
- Thunderstorm Investigators and Security Services Ltd
- Time Scope Security Ltd
- Top Security Ltd
- Toro Veteran Security Guards Ltd
- TPK Security Group Ltd
- Trifecta Professional Services Ltd
- Trojan Security Group Ltd
- Trust Security Ltd
- Twasijo Security Group
- Unicom Security Group (USG) Ltd
- Uwezo Security Services Ltd
- Venom Security Ltd
- Vigilant Security Group Ltd
- Vision Security Ltd
- Warrior Security Company Ltd
- Yasmer Security Investment Ltd
- ZBM Private Investigators Ltd
- Zoom Security Services Ltd
Licensed gun dealers
In addition to security operators, police also published a list of companies authorised to operate as licensed gun dealers in Uganda. These include Stryker on Parliamentary Avenue, SPC Protection in Munyonyo, Global Paper Range in Nakawa, and Magnum Security in Bugolobi.
Other authorised dealers are Luweero Industries in Nakasongola, Cyclops Defence Systems in Kololo, Saracen Uganda Ltd in Kabalagala, and Blue Whale Security in Ntinda.
Police also cleared Tight Security in Kamwokya, Great Blue Heron in Ntinda, Image Group U Ltd in Kololo, and China Uganda Exports Ltd in Nakaseke to operate as firearms dealers.
List of licensed gun dealers (2026)
- Stryker – Parliamentary Avenue
- SPC Protec – Munyonyo
- Global Paper Range – Nakawa
- Magnum Security – Bugolobi
- Lucero Industries – Nakasongola
- Cyclops Defence Systems – Kololo
- Saracen Uganda – Kabalagala
- Blue Whale Security – Ntinda
- Tight Security – Kamwokya
- Great Blue Heron – Ntinda
- Image Group U Ltd – Kololo
- China Uganda Exchange (Chiu) – Nakaseke
Police have advised the public and institutions to verify that security service providers and firearm dealers are licensed before engaging them.
Security experts say the annual licensing process helps ensure that private security organisations operate within the law and meet professional standards required under Uganda’s regulatory framework.
Private security companies play a key role in supporting law enforcement by protecting businesses, residential areas, and institutions across the country.
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