Frank Baine Mayanja, Senior Commissioner of Prisons
The Uganda Prisons Service has announced a series of appointments, transfers, promotions, and retirements as part of efforts to professionalize the institution and enhance service delivery across the country.
In a statement released by Senior Commissioner of Prisons Frank Baine Mayanja, several officers were transferred to new posts, promoted, or retired. These changes aim to strengthen leadership and operational efficiency within the service.
Key Transfers and Appointments have seen Mr. David Ekuma, ASP, was transferred from Kakumiro Prisons to Mugoye Prisons as Officer in Charge (OC), succeeding Mr. Willian Joseph Wafutu, ASP, who proceeds on leave pending retirement.
Mr. Timothy Innocent Osiride, ASP, was appointed OC Kakumiro Prisons, previously serving at Ibuga Prisons.
Mr. Denis Cankare, ASP, was transferred from Mbarara (M) Prisons to Prisons Headquarters for duty.
Ms. Doreen Nekesa, P.O.II, was appointed OC Moroto (W) Prison to operationalize the new station.
Under Promotions; Mr. Jackson Musinguzi, PO I, Kyakasengura Prison, has been promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (ASP). No. 20288 Wdrss Nyaketch Faith has been promoted to Lance Corporal.
For Retirements and Contracts, Mr. Thomson Michael Obini, SSP, DPC Arua, has been granted early retirement. Mr. John Michael Opolot, ASP, of Masindi (M) Prison, has been awarded a 24-month local contract.
Several officers were also reassigned to various prisons and regional offices, including: Sekubwa Robert Lwanga from Murchison Bay Prison to East Central Regional Office. Adolf Kugonza from Kakiika Prison to Murchison Bay Prison. Grace Kateme from Jinja Main Prison to Bulaula Prison.
A number of officers have been granted 90 days of normal leave.
The Uganda Prisons Service confirmed 198 Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Prisons (CASPs) as Assistant Superintendents of Prisons (ASPs). These officers, who enlisted on February 10, 2022, and were commissioned on September 10, 2023, successfully completed their probationary period.
However, the probation for one Cadet ASP has been extended for an additional six months.
Frank Baine Mayanja reiterated the Prisons Service’s commitment to ensuring efficient operations and fostering professional growth within the institution. The changes, he noted, align with the broader mission of improving service delivery and ensuring smooth management across all units.
Uganda Prisons Service announces key transfers, promotions and retirements
