ODPP STRENGTHENS CAPACITY IN DATA MANAGEMENT FOR MBARARA AND KABALE REGIONAL OFFICERS
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) held a two-day training on manual and digital data management for officers from the Mbarara and Kabale Regions at Hotel Triangle in Mbarara, from 17th to 18th August 2026. The training was supported by the International Development Law Organization (IDLO), with funding from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and aimed at strengthening officers’ capacity in data collection, management, and reporting as the ODPP advances its digital transformation agenda.
The training was officially opened by Mr. George William Byansi, the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions, , who underscored the importance of data as a critical institutional resource for evidence-based decision-making, accountability, prosecution planning, and resource mobilisation. He urged officers to uphold accuracy, timeliness, and proper data management, noting that behind every data entry is a victim seeking justice, an accused person awaiting a fair and timely trial, and a community relying on the ODPP to deliver justice.
Mr. Galiwango Isaac, Monitoring and Evaluation Learning Officer at the International Development Law Organization (IDLO), representing the Country Director, commended the ODPP for its flexibility and strong partnership in strengthening institutional systems. He emphasized that reliable data is essential for informed decision-making and effective service delivery. He further noted that as the ODPP transitions toward fully digital data management systems, officers require the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively collect, manage, and utilize data. He thanked participants for their engagement and encouraged them to apply the knowledge acquired in their respective stations.
Mr. John Baptist Asiimwe, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions in charge of Management Support Services, noted that the training was designed to refresh officers’ knowledge of proper records management and improve the accuracy and timeliness of data submitted from the field. He encouraged participants to actively engage in the practical sessions and apply the skills gained to strengthen data management and reporting within their stations.
Officers were equipped with practical skills to support the transition to modern digital data systems. Participants were guided through the shift from traditional to modern data management approaches. The importance of adaptability, accountability, and consistency in ensuring accurate and reliable institutional data was emphasized.
A hands-on session on the newly automated data collection tool was conducted. Participants were taken through practical steps on how to capture, manage, and generate timely reports using the system, further strengthening their capacity to apply digital tools in enhancing efficiency and accuracy in data management.
The training is expected to significantly enhance officers’ ability to produce accurate and timely data that supports decision-making, accountability, and effective justice delivery across the ODPP.
The training was officially closed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Lino Anguzu, who emphasized that it aligns with the ODPP’s digital transformation agenda aimed at strengthening accountability and improving service delivery across the prosecution sector.
Mr. Anguzu noted that accurate, timely, and well-managed data is essential to achieving a fully digital and efficient justice system. He urged officers to consistently apply the knowledge and skills acquired to improve data collection, management, and reporting at all stations.
He also expressed appreciation to the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for their continued support and partnership in promoting access to justice and strengthening the rule of law.
