Uganda Prisons Press Unit

07/02/2021

APPOINTMENTS, TRANSFERS AND LEAVE OF SENIOR OFFICERS
8th February 2021

No. 02/2021
SERVICE ORDERS PART II

BY

Can. Dr. J.O.R. Byabashaija
COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF PRISONS

1. Mr. Stephen Lugonda, ACP, Prisons Headquarters is appointed Ag. Commissioner of Prisons, Human Resource Planning and Development.

2. Mr. Fred Kajubi Kayongo, ACP, Regional Prisons Commander Mid-Central is transferred to Prisons Headquarters in the Directorate of Human Resource Management for duty. He hands over the Region to Mr. Godfrey Obbo, SSP, DPC Mityana, who is now appointed Regional Prisons Commander, Mid-Central Region.

3. Mr. Robert Jolly Bamutura, ACP, Regional Prisons Commander, North Western Region is transferred to Central Region as Regional Prisons Commander. He hands over the Region to Mr. Henry Natwaluma, SSP, on leave, who is now appointed Regional Prisons Commander, North Western Region.

4. Mr. Deogratious Sabba, ACP, Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Farm Ibuga proceeds on leave pending retirement at own request. He hands over the Station to Mr. Godfrey Kumakech, SSP, Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Farm Mubuku, who is now appointed Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Farm Ibuga.

5. Mr. David Charles Opio, SSP, DPC Gulu, is appointed Regional Prisons Commander North Eastern Region. He takes over from Mr. Sam Edotu, SSP, who proceeds on accumulated leave.

6. Mr. Alfred Alula, SP, Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Otuke is appointed Staff Officer, Regional Prisons Headquarters, Northern Region.

7. Mr. Francis Lwanga, SP, Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Ntungamo is transferred to U.G. Prison Farm Mubuku as Officer in Charge.

8. Ms. Annita Karungi, SP, Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Buwambo, is transferred to U.G. Prison Ntungamo as Officer in Charge. She hands over the Station to Ms. Victoria Achan, SP, U.G. Prison Luzira Women, who is now appointed Officer in Charge U.G. Prison Buwambo.

9. Mr. Walter Atuzo, SP, Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Fort Portal is appointed DPC Mityana. He hands over the Station to Mr. Patrick Busulwa, ASP, who is now appointed Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Fort Portal.

10. Mr. Deogratious Muhonde, ASP, on leave is appointed Staff Officer, Mid- Northern Region. He takes over from Mr. Felix Akoko Okwanga, ASP, who proceeds on leave pending retirement.

11. Mr. Bosco Nuwagaba, ASP, U.G. Prison Farm Ibuga is appointed Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Kamuge. He takes over from Mr. Patrick Epila, ASP, who is transferred to U.G. Prison Otuke as Officer in Charge.

12. Ms. Susan Atim, ASP, U.G. Prison Mbarara Women is transferred to U.G. Prison Masaka Women as Officer in Charge. She takes over from Ms. Ruth Georgina Kaahwa, P.O.I, who proceeds on accumulated leave.

13. Ms. Proscovia Eryenyu, ASP, U.G. Prison Jinja Remand is appointed Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Butiiti. She takes over from Mr. Peter Joseph Ogwang, P.O.I, who proceeds on accumulated leave.

14. Ms. Deodato Atwine, ASP, on leave, is transferred to U.G. Prison Mbale Main for duty.

15. Mr. Felix Abneri Mugiya, ASP, from leave he is transferred to U.G. Prison Kitalya Mini Max for duty.

16. Mr. Drake Mutagambwa, ASP, Deputy Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Kitalya Mini Max is transferred to Prisons Headquarters in the Department of Policy and Planning for duty.

17. Mr. Augustine Balikoowa, ASP, on leave, is transferred to U.G. Prison Farm Bugungu Y.P. for duty.

18. Mr. Kadri Wambuga, ASP, U.G. Prison Fort Portal is transferred to U.G. Prison Kitalya Mini Max for duty.

19. Mr. Peter Lwanga, P.O.I, on leave, is appointed Officer in Charge U.G. Prison Matete. He takes over from Mr. Siraje Moroga, P.O.II, who proceeds on accumulated leave.

20. Ms. Margaret Jean Amori, P.O.I, on leave is transferred to U.G. Prison Koboko for duty.

21. Mr. Vicky Pemani, P.O.I, on leave, is transferred to U.G. Prison Gilgil for duty.

22. Mr. Godfrey Kalumba, P.O.I, on leave, is transferred to U.G. Prison Ngogwe as Deputy Officer in Charge.

23. Mr. Beeri Rwomushana, P.O.II, on leave, is transferred to U.G. Prison M/Bay for duty.

24. Mr. Fred Otim, P.O.II, on leave, is transferred to U.G. Prison Farm Ngenge for duty.

25. Mr. Robert Isingoma, P.O.II, on leave, is transferred to U.G. Prison Farm Ibuga for duty.

26. No.4871 Chief Warder II John Bosco Okanyakure, on leave, is appointed acting P.O.II and transferred to U.G. Prison Kityerera as Officer in Charge. He takes over from Mr. Simon Ojoo Amorut, P.O.II, who proceeds on accumulated leave.

Mr. Bosco Nuwagaba and Ms. Victoria Achan, ASP, should start the processes of taking over and handing over without delay.

The Director Administration should take appropriate action without delay. All leave shall be taken strictly outside the Stations.

The Regional Prisons Commanders, where possible, should supervise the handing and taking over.

These Orders take immediate effect.

Can. Dr. J.O.R. Byabashaija
COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF PRISONS

29/01/2021

ANNOUNCEMENT

INTERVIEWS FOR RECRUIT WARDERS AND WARDRESSES 2020-2021.

Following an advert for recruitment of Warders/ Wardresses in Uganda Prisons Service which appeared in the Monitor Newspaper of 7th August 2020 and Newvision of 10th August 2020 and subsequent applications by prospective candidates, interviews for the shortlisted candidates which were postponed on 13th November will be conducted in your respective regions fro. Monday 8th February 2021 to 12th February 2021.

List of shortlisted candidates can be viewed from all our Regional Headquarters except for Central Region which can be viewed at Kampala Extra Region Headquarters - Luzira; and can also be viewed on Uganda Prisons Website and candidates will also be contacted by SMS.

All candidates must wear masks and follow Ministry of Health Directives on COVID-19.

Only shortlisted candidates should appear on the dates allocated to them to avoid overcrowding at the venues.

D.A Ahimbisibwe
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF PRISONS

Shortlist: www.prisons.go.ug

https://www.prisons.go.ug/media/interviews-recruit-warders-wardresses-20202021

08/01/2021

The late ACP Mr.Kiiza Guster laid to rest at his ancestral home in Nakasongola District Today 8-1-2021. He was given 21 gun salutes by officers of the Uganda Prisons Service Commanded by Principal Officer 11 Mr.Baluku David.Mhsrip

01/01/2021

From Commissioner General of Prisons.
#2021

01/01/2021

#2021

27/12/2020

SAD NEWS:Uganda Prisons Service regrets to announce the sudden death of Warder Balamuka Farouk, attached to Prisons Headquarters Transport Section which occurred at kitigoma along Jinja - Kampala high way.Mhsrip

24/12/2020

From Commissioner General of Prisons

13/11/2020

Uganda Prisons Service recruitment process has been postponed.

Details 👇

09/11/2020

03/11/2020

INTERVIEWS FOR RECRUIT WARDERS/WARDRESS 2020

Following an advert for recruitment of warders/wardresses in Uganda Prisons Service which appeared in the Monitor Newspaper of 7th August 2020 and New Vision of 10th August 2020 and subsequent applications by prospective candidates, interviews for the shortlisted candidates will be conducted in your respective regions from 16th November 2020 to 20th November.
Lists for shortlisted candidates can be viewed at all our Regional Headquarters except for Central Region which can be viewed at Kampala Extra-Region Headquarters – Luzira.

All candidates must wear masks and follow Ministry of Health directives on Covid19.

Only shortlisted candidates should appear on the dates allocated to them to avoid overcrowding at the venues.

Dr. Can. J. O. R. Byabashaija
COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF PRISONS

NOTE: List of successfully shortlisted candidates can be downloaded from the prisons website: www.prisons.go.ug

https://prisons.go.ug/media/interviews-recruit-warders-wardress-2020.

No. 10/2020 SERVICE ORDERS PART II 1. Mr. Moses Sentalo, ACP, Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Upper is appointed Service...

11/10/2020

Jobs at:
Uganda Prisons Service (UPS)

Deadline of this Job:
30 October 2020
Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Uganda , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 09, 2020

JOB DETAILS:

Post: Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prison (General Duties)
REF: PA. 05/20
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U4 (Lower)
No. of vacancies: 147
Age: 21-35 years .

MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor's Degree in any of the disciplines either in Arts or Sciences (Pure and Applied) from a recognized University or institution

DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Officer In-Charge of a Correctional Institution for performing the following duties:
• ln- Charge of Prisons Institutions;
• Responsible for safety and security of the institution;
• Responsible for correctional training of inmates confined therein;
• Supervising and appraising subordinate staff;
• Responsible for discipline of institutional staff and inmates;
• Responsible for general accountability of arms, ammunitions, clothing and other Government stores;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Applicants should have the following competences:
• Results Orientation; Ethics and Integrity; Interpersonal Skills;
• Ability to adapt to multi-cultural settings; Communication Skills;
• Team Building and Problem-Solving skills.
• Age limit is 35 years.

Work Hours:
Job application procedure
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant posts of Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons existing in the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS).
Applications should be filled in triplicate on Public Service Commission Form 3 (2008) and addressed to the Secretary, Prisons Authority, PO. Box 7191, Kampala, and submitted at Prisons Regional Headquarters, at either Luzira, Masaka, Mbarara, Kabaie, Fort-Portal, Mubende, Jinja, Mbale, Soroti, Moroto, Lira, Gulu, Arua, Masindi, and Mukono, not later than 30th October, 2020. Handwritten applications are also acceptable. The application forms can be downloaded on the Prisons Authority website: www.prisonsauthority.go.ug and Public Service Commission website: www.psc.go.ug . or Ministries/Departments and District Service Commission Offices.
The applications should bear the title as well as the Reference Number of the post applied for. Applicants should attach three recent passport size photos, three sets of certified photocopies of their academic transcripts and certificates and National identity card (ID). Applicants subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews shall be required to present certified copies and originals of their academic transcripts and certificates at the time of sitting interviews.
Applicants should apply for a maximum of only two (2) posts clearly indicating the first and second choice against the post applied for. Officers already in Government Service should not apply.
All applicants must be physically and medically fit and should not have been convicted of any criminal offence in any court of law.
ln addition, successful candidates must be prepared to undergo a Twelve (12) months Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons Officers’ course at the Prisons Staff College and Training School plus three (3) months attachment. Uganda Prisons Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants who shall not hear from the Prisons Authority on completion of the recruitment and selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

08/10/2020

07/10/2020

Just In: Joshua Cheptegei has broken the 10,000m world record that has lasted for 15 years!

With 26:11:02 minutes he beat Kenenisa Bekele's 26:17:53 minutes

Cheptegei is the fastest man in the whole world in 5,000m (5km) and 10,000m (10km).Congs

07/10/2020

Moroto prison commander suspended after jail break
The Commissioner General of Uganda Prisons Service Can Dr.Johnson Byabashaija has suspended Norman Aruho, the Officer in Charge of Moroto Prison to pave way for investigations into the prison break at the facility. Uganda Prisons Spokesperson Mr.Frank Baine(CP) says Aruho has been suspended together with his Deputy, Joseph Angwandia until investigations into the prison break are completed by a team sent by the Commissioner General.

07/10/2020

One of the escapees Lopusil, who was staying in a lodge in Katwe, directed police officers where his colleague was residing

05/10/2020

Mr.Moses Ssentalo, Assistant Commissioner of Prisons(ACP) Newly Appointed Service Assistant Public Relations Officer.He remains officer in charge Uganda Government Prison Upper . Cong's

05/10/2020

Ms.Maureen Ninsiima, Senior Superintendent of Prisons Newly Appointed Service Assistant Public Relations Officer.She remains officer in charge Uganda Government Prison Mbale ( Main).Congs

05/10/2020

ANOUNCEMENT!!!!!!

Prisons Headquarters
P.O. Box 7182
KAMPALA

05 October 2020

No. 10/2020
SERVICE ORDERS PART II

APPOINTMENTS, TRANSFERS, AND LEAVE OF OFFICERS

1. Mr. Moses Sentalo, ACP, Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Upper is appointed Service Assistant Public Relations Officer. He remains Officer in Charge, U. G. Prison Upper.

2. Mr. Joel Kiggundu, SSP, who proceeded on leave vide Service Order Part II No.6/2020 of 26th June 2020, the leave is cancelled. He remains DPC Luwero.

3. Mr. Festo Sambya, SSP, who was appointed DPC Luwero vide Service Order Part II No.6/2020 of 26th June 2020, is transferred to Masindi as DPC.

4. Ms. Maureen Ninsiima, SSP, Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Mbale (M) is appointed Service Assistant Public Relations Officer. She remains Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Mbale (M).

5. Mr. Jimmy Anguzu, SP, Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Farm Isimba is transferred to U.G. Prison Soroti as Officer in Charge. He takes over from Mr. Latif Mayamba, SP, who is transferred to U.G. Prison Moroto as Officer in Charge. Mr. Mayamba takes over from Mr. Norman Aruho, SP, who is suspended from duty with immediate effect.

6. Mr. Sam Bagonza, SP, Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Dokolo, is transferred to U.G. Prison Farm Ragem as Officer in Charge. He takes over from Mr. Emmanuel Nuwagaba, SP, who is transferred to U.G. Prison Farm Isimba as Officer in Charge.

7. Mr. Robert Oguttu, SP, Officer in charge, U.G. Prison Kakumiro, is transferred to U.G. Prison Dokolo as Officer in Charge. He hands over the Station to Mr. Grace Adrawa, ASP, U.G. Prison Mbale Main, who is now appointed Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Kakumiro.

8. Mr. Peter John Enyetu, ASP, on leave is appointed Staff Officer, North Eastern Region at Moroto.

9. Ms. Allen Malemo, ASP, U.G. Prison Farm Ruimi, is appointed Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Kibiito. She takes over from Mr. Robert Okanya, ASP, who proceeds on accumulated leave.

10. Ms. Phoebe Nyaburu, ASP, U.G. Prison Farm Kitalya, is transferred to Prisons Headquarters, to the Procurement and Disposal Unit for duty.

11. Mr. Maximillian Byamugisha, ASP, on leave is transferred to U.G. Prison Moroto as Deputy Officer in Charge.

12. Mr. Francis Byaruhanga, ASP, U.G. Prison Farm Ragem, proceeds on 90 days leave with immediate effect.

13. Mr. Joseph Nangai, P.O.I, on leave is transferred to U.G. Prison Mutuufu as Deputy Officer in Charge.

14. Mr. Godffrey Masereka, P.O.II, U.G. Prison Masafu, is appointed Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Bukwo. He takes over from Mr. Francis Okuku, P.O.II, who is transferred to U.G. Prison Mbale (M) in for duty.

15. Ms. Doreen Bafumba, P.O.II, on leave, is transferred to U.G. Prison Kasangati for duty.

These Orders take immediate effect. Mr. Grace Adrawa, ASP, should start the exercise of taking over and handing over without delay.

The Director Administration should facilitate the movement of officers.

Can. Dr. J.O.R. Byabashaija
COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF PRISONS

04/10/2020

Assistant Commissioner of Prisons Madam Rpc Gulu Margaret Orik Obonyo, closing remarks for a five days workshop at Dove Hotel Gulu on Entrepreneurship and Life skills under Bridging opportunities for effective and Productive Livelihood of Youth Prison inmates and Ex-inmates in Northern Uganda by Advance Afrika in partnership with Edukans and Uganda Prisons Service.By Prince Rado Gulu City

27/09/2020

Mt.Moroto

27/09/2020

Let's join hands together and wish our boss Commissioner General of Prisons Dr.Johnson Byabashaija

24/09/2020

Am on their Nose Commissioner General of Prisons Dr.Johnson Byabashaija

23/09/2020

📷 Last week,we had some errors inside the prison and we got that mass escape Commissioner General of Prisons Dr.Johnson Byabashaija 👇👇

22/09/2020

Happening Now:Commissioner General of Prisons Can.Dr.Johnson Byabashaija live at Uganda Government Prison Moroto to find out why inmates escaped full story 👇👇

21/09/2020

Latest

17/09/2020

Sad news, retired Chief grade one known by the nick name Mr.Omolokony is dead.Mhsrip

16/09/2020

IMM Office of Origin DIR/Admin

Date:16-9-2020

TO: ALL SUPRISONS CONCERNED(R) COMMANDANT PATS (R)ALL DPCs CONCERNED(R)ALL REGPRISONS CONCERNED/. /
REF SS/T&O 170/193/01(.) G/FUL, P’SE BE INFORMED THAT THE EARLIER LIST AND DATE OF REPORTING FOR OFFICERS SELECTED TO ATTEND THE IDEOLOGICAL ORIENTATION COURSE AT NALI-KYANKWANZI HAVE BEEN AMMENDED AS ATTACHED(.)ALL ARE EXPECTED TO REPORT TO COMMANDANT PATS ON THE 20TH SEPTEMBER 2020 AT 0900 HRS WITHOUT FAIL (R) WITHOUT FAIL(.)THE PREVIOUS INSTRUCTION TO OCs AND RPCs ABOUT THE SAME REMAINS UNCHANGED (.)

LIST OF SENIOR OFFICERS SELECTED TO ATTEND THE IDEOLOGICAL ORIENTATION COURSE AT NALI.
S/No NAME RANK S*X STATION
1 MUGABA ARTHER SP M PHQTRS
2 ABIO ROCK EVANS SP M NAKASONGOLA
3 MATENDE YAKUBU SP M BUTUNTUMULA
4 ATUZO WALTER SP M FORT PORTAL
5 MBAZIRA BRYAN CORR SP M BUSHENYI
6 ATOO STELLA SALUME SP F PATS
7 SSEKIJJO DANIEL SP M M/BAY
8 ACHAN VICTORIA SP F LUZIRA (W)
9 AYIKOMUNDU HAMID HUSSEIN SP M KIRUHURA
10 ATWINE DEODATO ASP M ON LEAVE
11 MUGIYA FELIX ASP M ON LEAVE

15/09/2020

Mr.Magomu Wilson Francis Commissioner of Prisons,announces the sadden death of his cousin brother an iilustrious Paul Mafabi Gumunye Director of environment at Ministry of Water & Environment.He fell ill on Friday, diagnosed on Monday and passed on today at 1pm.Mhsrip

14/09/2020

Ministry of Health- Uganda and WHO Respond to a Spike of Infection in Prison.

"I felt better when the WHO Specialist talked to us. She professionally answered all my questions and I got the courage to face Corona”, Solomon the inmate said later as the Amuru operation closed. The family of the infected Prison Officer was given utmost attention since it was not evacuated to the institutional quarantine centre due to maintenance constraints

👉https://bit.ly/3bXzZfj

14/09/2020

The Uganda Prisons Services has defended its decision to transfer of State Minister for Labour and Industrial Development Mwesigwa Rukutana to Kitalya maximum security prison. Rukutana was last week transferred from Kyamugorani prison in Mbarara and detained at Kitalya prison in Wakiso district, pro...

09/09/2020

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Dated 9 September, 2020.

All Regional Commanders,
All District Commanders,
All Officers in Charge
Commandant PATS.

SAFETY,SECURITY AND PUBLIC ORDER MANAGEMENT COURSE.

The following junior officers in the attached list have been selected to undertake the above course lasting three (3) months. They should report to the Commandant Prisons Academy and Training School in uniform, on Friday 18th September, 2020 with out fail.

They should carry with them the following:
i. Sports wear
ii. Bed sheets
iii. Towel
iv. Some civilian clothes
v. Personal effects

Transport refund by public means will be provided. All staff are required to strickly observe COVID 19 SOPs while travelling.

James Emotu
FOR COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF PRISONS

S/NO. F/NO. RANK NAME STATION

1 9624 Sgt/Wdr Ojuman Emmanuel Kauga

2 12136 Sgt/Wdr Mugisha Hillary Mitooma

3 12048 Sgt/Wdr Mucunguzi Francis M/Bay

4 12282 Sgt/Wdr Ocen Eddy Kigumba

5 9237 Cpl/Wdr Muremani Conrad Barracks —KER

6 9759 Cpl/Wdr Chelangat Ben Barracks - KER

7 9499 Cpl/Wdr Ekuriet Robert Nyabirongo

8 11883 Cpl/Wdr Musuto Martin PATS

9 15021 Cpl/Wdr Ogwang Emmanuel Jinja M

10 13948 Cpl/Wdr Alinitwe Benex Soroti M

11 15158 Cpl/Wdr Akatal Dan Rukooki

12 14208 Cpl/Wdr Mugabi Joel Paidha

13 13243 Cpl/Wdr Asega Felix Mutukula

14 12623 Cpl/Wdr Ojulo William Isimba

15 14234 Cpl/Wdr Anyama Innocent Fort- Portal M

16 14983 Cpl/Wdr Odongo Victor Kigo

17 13056 Cpl/Wdr Opira Joseph Erute

18 15127 Cpl/Wdr Tumuhiirwe Joseph Loro

19 13306 Cpl/Wdr Ekemu Abel Masindi M

20 12758 Cpl/Wdr Namukowa Godwill Muinaina

21 15841 Wdr Limo Emmanuel Adjumani

22 15821 Wdr Watuwa Ronald Adjumani

23 15278 Wdr Nuwagaba Moses Amita

24 15766 Wdr Kiberu Denton Sempebwa Amita

25 15803 Wdr Okware Patrick Amuria

26 15781 Wdr Lubaale Franco Amuria

27 15644 Wdr Woira Geofrey Apac

28 15410 Wdr Awio Aron Bufulubi

29 15728 Wdr Nkaada Isaac Bugungu Y.O

30 15527 Wdr Rubangakene Charles Bugungu Y.P

31 15926 Wdr Omega Joel Bugungu Y.P

32 15743 Wdr Amanya Osbert R. Bulaula

33 15537 Wdr Opolot Lawrence Bulaula

34 15531 Wdr Inyani Nelson Bulaula

35 15258 Wdr Onyang Philip Bushenyi (M)

36 15600 Wdr Okello Ambrose Bushenyi (M)

37 15473 Wdr Waswa Isaac Dokolo

38 15344 Wdr Kaluya Edward Erute

39 15407 Wdr Erikodi Alex F. Okiru Erute

40 15720 Wdr Mutachoka Fred F/Portal (M)

41 15709 Wdr Wakunga Brian Fort-Portal (M)

42 15607 Wdr Chelangat Richard Gulu (M)

43 15649 Wdr Kyeyune Gerald Gulu (M)

44 15865 Wdr Chemonges Moses Hoima

45 15757 Wdr Opendi Polycarp Ibuga

46 15724 Wdr Wogalasa Benard Ibuga

47 15692 Wdr Dramuke Mophat Isimba

48 15238 Wdr Drasiku Emmannuel Jinja (M)

49 15251 Wdr Okot Simon Peter Jinja (R)

50 15297 Wdr Okello George Kaabong

51 15506 Wdr Achema Denis Simon Kakiika

52 15614 Wdr Baliraine Samuel Kampala (R)

53 15245 Wdr Mawadri Bosco Kigo (M)

54 15486 Wdr Wamala Emmanuel Kigo (M)

55 15726 Wdr Acidri Boska Kigumba

56 15791 Wdr Wanzira Robert Kitalya

57 15794 Wdr Kirya Cosmas Tagoola Kitalya

58 15375 Wdr Orot Daniel Kitgum

59 15453 Wdr Mwigundu Jonathan Kotido

60 15285 Wdr Mufumbiro Daniel Musasizi Lira (M)

61 15625 Wdr Ayebazibwe Shamon Lira (M)

62 15480 Wdr Wanzala Denis Lira(M)

63 15465 Wdr Asiimwe Hilary Loro

64 15846 Wdr Niwamanya Junior Davis Loro

65 15442 Wdr Busingye Deo Lugore

66 15235 Wdr Tumuhimbise Aggrey M/Bay

67 15276 Wdr Maena Ni**od M/Bay

68 15496 Wdr Adomati Francis Masafu

69 15810 Wdr Ouma Paul Masaka (M)

70 15573 Wdr Obiita Harry Masaka (M)

71 15716 Wdr Olobo Solomon Masindi(M)

72 15631 Wdr Ogwok Walter Mbale (M)

73 15673 Wdr Mutaawe John Bosco M. Mbale (M)

74 15785 Wdr Emukule Isaac Mbarara (M)

75 15500 Wdr Amaniyo Stephen Mbarara (M)

76 15339 Wdr Byekwaso Bumali Moroto

77 15469 Wdr Mugambagye Samuel Moroto

78 15626 Wdr Nsiima Joel Eric Mubuku

79 15727 Wdr Musau Sam Mubuku

80 15262 Wdr Akatukunda James Muinaina

81 15351 Wdr Wabwire Saul Muinaina

82 15667 Wdr Namanya Livingstone Nakasongola (M)

83 15425 Wdr Ebuku Paul Nakasongola (M)

84 15447 Wdr Mande Jackson Nakasongola(M)

85 15270 Wdr Ojok Rogers Namalu

86 15772 Wdr Omara Felix Namalu

87 15350 Wdr Baguma Johnson Crispus Ndorwa

88 15778 Wdr Mununuzi Martin Chuha Ngenge

89 15397 Wdr Kacope Eriya Ngenge

90 15780 Wdr Mbayo Nasulu Ntwetwe

91 15594 Wdr Muhindo Gift Orom - Tikau

92 15568 Wdr Mukunya Derick Orom -Tikau

93 15790 Wdr Wabusa Cosmas Patongo

94 15768 Wdr Munyanga James Pece

95 15908 Wdr Betungura Gervasio Pece

96 15786 Wdr Angopa Daniel Ragem

97 15381 Wdr Mwami Robert Ragem

98 15918 Wdr Okello Denis Ruimi

99 15543 Wdr Onek David Ruimi

100 15268 Wdr Epidu Joel Rukungiri

101 15788 Wdr Ogwang Benard Rukungiri

102 15578 Wdr Leti Abdul Hamid Soroti (M)

103 15856 Wdr Mpande Siraje Soroti (M)

104 15668 Wdr Afoyocan Aminata Binta Soroti (W)

105 15877 Wdr Okori Wilfred Tororo (M)

106 15252 Wdr Ojara Francis Upper

107 15827 Wdr Okiror Patrick Upper

108 15873 Wdrss Ajokis Loyce Hoima

109 15699 Wdrss Turyasingura Grace Isimba

110 15283 Wdrss Ayo Barbra Harriet Jinja (M)

111 15289 Wdrss Nakamate Kedress Jinja (M)

112 15281 Wdrss Drateru Charity Jinja (R)

113 15734 Wdrss Ayot Joan Jinja (R)

114 15826 Wdrss Alupu Grace Jinja (W)

115 15884 Wdrss Kyomugisha Patience Kaberamaido

116 15493 Wdrss Naula Doreen Kampala (R)

117 15744 Wdrss Mulongo Joan Racheal Kigo (W)

118 15464 Wdrss Akello Stella Kitgum

119 15845 Wdrss Mushabayezu Betty Kumi

120 15437 Wdrss Nabwire Lydia Florence Luzira (W)

121 15326 Wdrss Neumbe Rachael Masindi (M)

122 15759 Wdrss Etoku Teddy Masindi (M)

123 15705 Wdrss Asio Alice Irene Mbarara (M)

124 15441 Wdrss Amaro Nancy Diana Soroti(M)

125 15377 Wdrss Nambalirwa Betty Tororo(W)

126 15894 Wdrss Asikeit Esther Kibaale

127 15234 Wdrss Kyomugasho Sharon Jinja (W)

128 12953 wdr Bwengye Aggrey Omugabe Nakasongola (M)

129 15844 Wdr Noel Bonas Namalu

130 15654 Wdr Menya Franco Mbarara (M)

131 15641 Wdr Muda Emmanuel Joel Kitalya

132 15857 Wdr Lumu Godfrey Kitalya Min Max

133 15731 Wdr Arinda Wycliffee M/Bay

134 15878 Wdr Olugu Daniel Amuria

135 15382 Wdr Akampurira Leevi Jinja (M)

136 15505 Wdr Lubega Simon Jinja (M)

137 15576 Wdr Eribankya Peter Amita

138 15579 Wdr Ssentongo W. Fluggyensio Isimba

139 15798 Wdr Sewali Mark Mbarara (M)

140 15818 Wdr Sabila Faki Masindi (M)

25/08/2020

PRESS STATEMENT

Date 24th August 2020

Following the confirmation of positive COVID-19 cases in Amuru prison, Amuru district in Northern Uganda.

The Uganda Prisons Service Taskforce working with the Ministry of Health, National Taskforce, CDC, ICRC, Gulu and Amuru Taskforces carried out further investigations in Amuru prison facility and staff quarters, out of the 205 inmates, 153 inmates tested positive and out of 28 staff, 1 tested positive for COVID-19. The positive cases are asymptomatic.

The 153 inmates have been transferred to Gulu Main Prison, Gulu district where the service has established a fully equipped treatment center at the facility. The prison staff is admitted at Gulu Referral Hospital. All are undergoing treatment and being managed by both Uganda Prisons health team, Gulu Referral team and Ministry of Health team.

Amuru prison is one of the 19 identified reception centers / prisons for isolation of new inmates country wide.

The Uganda Prisons Service would like to assure the public the situation is calm and under management.

Frank Baine
COMMISSIONER OF PRISONS / PRO