The Commissioner-General of Uganda Prisons Services, Dr Johnson Byabashaija has made new appointments among the senior officers and sent some on leave.
In the announcement dated 15th December 2021, Josephat Semate Karubanga, Regional Prisons Commander Kigezi, Kabale, is transferred to Central Region Kampala as Regional Commander. He takes over from Jolly Joe Bamutura, who is transferred to Mid-Centrsal Region, Mubende, as Regional Prisons Commander.
Godfrey Obbo, Regional Prisons Commander Mid-Central, Mubende, is transferred to Southern Region, Masaka as Regional Prsions Commander. He takes over from Christopher Okware, who proceeds on three months Administrative leave.
Festo Sambya, District Prisons Commander, Masindi is transferred to Kigezi Region, Kabale, as Regional Prisons Commander while Geoffrey Natabona Mangeni, from leave is appointed District Prisons Commander Masindi.
Edrine Kitumba, Prison Farm Mubuku is appointed Officer in charge, U.G. Prison Erute. He takes over from Faith Norah Malinga, who has retired from the Service.
David Idoke, Prison Muinaina is appointed Officer in charge, Prison Kabula. He takes over from Aramanzni Kakonge, who is suspended from duty pending disciplinary action.
Kenneth Nekmabi, Prison Kakiika is appointed officer in charge, Prison Wakyato. He takes over from David Pemba Keke, who proceeds on accumulated leave.
Esther Lamunu, Prison Kauga is appointed Officer in Charge. U.G Prison Ngigwe. She takes over from Micahel Midiwo Amoshe, who proceeds on accumulated leave.
William Twebaze, Prison Kauga is appointed Officer in Charge, Prison Buvuma. He takes over from Gabriel Koma Tamale, who proceeds on accumulated leave.
Walter Otayng, Prison Kassanda is appointed Officer in Charge, U.G Prison Otuke. He takes over from Patrick Epila, who proceeds on accumulated leave.
Mr. James Norbert Wokorach, Prison Kijjumba is appointed Officer in charge Prison Kangulumira. He takes over from George Vuciri, who proceeds on accumulated leave.
Richard Kirigwajjo, Prison Jinja Main is appointed Officer in Charge, U.G. Prison Kayonza. He takes over from Alfred Ongom, who proceeds on accumulated leave.
Byabashaija instructed that the Director Administration to facilitate execution of these orders without delays adding that all leave shall be taken strictly outside the stations.
“These orders take immediate effect,” he said.
