LIST: See Names of Uganda Prisons Senior Officers Who Have Been Promoted in Major Reshuffle

Chief jailer Johnson Byabashaija

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has announced one of its largest promotions and deployment exercises in recent years, elevating more than 200 senior officers and carrying out a series of appointments, transfers and leave assignments across the country.

The changes were announced by Commissioner General of Prisons Can. Dr. Johnson Byabashaija in Service Orders Part II, dated June 23, 2026, following decisions taken by the Prisons Authority at its 46th meeting held on April 30 at the Ministry of Internal Affairs Boardroom.

According to the service orders, the promotions were made in accordance with Articles 172(3), 215 and 217 of the Constitution and Section 10(c) of the Prisons Act, 2006.

The sweeping exercise affects officers across multiple ranks, including promotions to Assistant Commissioner of Prisons (ACP), Senior Superintendent of Prisons (SSP), Superintendent of Prisons (SP), Senior Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (SASP) and Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (ASP).

Among those promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Prisons are Maureen Ninsiima, Henry Kidega, Bryan Corr Mbaziira, Onesmus Bitaliwo, Innocent Draville, Ben Nyanzi Nicomedie Ahimbisibwe, Robert Naimuli, Deogracious Ogwapit and Alfred Nuwatuha.

The promotions come at a time when the Uganda Prisons Service continues to expand its responsibilities beyond traditional prison management, including rehabilitation, vocational training, agriculture and industrial production aimed at supporting inmates and reducing operational costs.

The elevation of dozens of officers to the rank of Senior Superintendent of Prisons is expected to strengthen management and operational oversight at regional and institutional levels. The beneficiaries include Job Turyamuhaki, Latif Mayamba, Josephine Nakakawa, Hassan Walangalira, Denis Omech and Moses Byaruhanga, among others.

Another significant group of officers was promoted to Superintendent of Prisons, a cadre that forms the backbone of middle-level prison leadership responsible for prison administration, security management and inmate welfare.

The largest category of promotions was recorded at the level of Senior Assistant Superintendent of Prisons, where more than 130 officers were elevated. The list includes officers drawn from different regions and prison establishments across the country.

In addition to promotions, the service announced several key appointments and transfers.

Stella Salume Atoo, who was promoted to Superintendent of Prisons, has been transferred from the Prisons Academy and Training School (PATS) to Ssaza Prisons as Officer in Charge. She replaces caretaker Kenneth Rubangakene.

Ezra Mucunguzi was appointed District Prisons Commander (DPC) for Kyenjojo following his return from leave, while Joseph Peter Ogwang was appointed Staff Officer for Lira.

Other transfers include David Togo from Masaka Main Prisons to Arua Main Prisons and Joseph Okello from Adjumani Prisons to Masaka Main Prisons.

The reshuffle also affects officers returning from leave, many of whom have been assigned to new stations and administrative responsibilities.

The service orders further directed several officers to proceed on accumulated leave pending a decision of the Prisons Authority. Those affected are Peter Muhekyi, the District Prisons Commander for Gulu; Howard Akampulira, Staff Officer Mid-Central Region; and Karim Nserunkuma, Staff Officer Ibanda.

In his remarks contained in the service orders, Byabashaija congratulated the promoted officers and urged them to maintain professionalism and dedication to duty.

“Congratulations to all Officers who have earned promotion. Your dedication, discipline and unwavering commitment to the Service are commendable. You are encouraged to maintain the highest standard of professionalism and aim even higher,” the Commissioner General said.

He also encouraged officers who were not promoted to remain focused and continue working diligently.

“For those who have not earned promotions this time around, don’t be discouraged; with continued discipline and consistent performance, advancement will surely come,” he added.

The transfers and leave arrangements took immediate effect, with senior administrators directed to facilitate handovers and deployments without delay.

The latest promotions represent a significant organizational restructuring within Uganda’s prison system and are expected to influence leadership, operational management and service delivery across prisons nationwide.

FULL LIST OF PROMOTIONS, APPOINTMENTS, TRANSFERS AND LEAVE

Promotion to Assistant Commissioner of Prisons (ACP)

Maureen Ninsiima

Henry Kidega

Bryan Corr Mbaziira

Onesmus Bitaliwo

Innocent Draville

Ben Nyanzi Nicomedie Ahimbisibwe

Robert Naimuli

Deogracious Ogwapit

Alfred Nuwatuha

Emmanuel Nuwagaba

Isaac Jacob Ogwang

Apollo Ssempungu

Felex Mugasha

Roberts Wilson Mukyasi

Eric Baleteirewa

Hannington Nsubuga

Alex Beinomugisha

Joseph Mpagi

Walter Atuzo

Doreen Asiimwe Kazoora

Annah Kyatuhaire

Promotion to Senior Superintendent of Prisons (SSP)

Job Turyamuhaki, Latif Mayamba, Josephine Nakakawa, Hassan Walangalira, Denis Omech, Moses Byaruhanga, Gerald Kiwanuka, Alex Kennedy Opiny, Dephas Kahima Nabaasa, Papus Muhurizi, Daniel Ssekijjo, Richard Mukongo Magongo, Pascal Kyesimira, Stella Salume Atoo, Julius Kisembo, Evans Rock Abio, Wilberforce Okello, Victoria Nahyema, Herbert Muhangi, Jackson Kwihangana, Viola Biryomumaisho, Esther Lamunu, Reagan Kiviri, Noeline Namatovu, Dr. Generous Behabura Betunga and Allen Angundru.

Promotion to Superintendent of Prisons (SP)

Elizabeth Mayende Erumbi, Morgan Anguyo, Christopher Opiyo, Samary Asindu, Maximilian Byamugisha, Angelica Tumushabe, Wajje Samuel Wabwire, Nassim Kyesubire Kawala, Jane Ayikoru, Nicholas Baguma Busingye, Paul Katabazi, Phionah Nassali, Francis Byaruhanga, John Michael Ikara, William Ochwo, Kadiri Wambuga, Abner Felix Mugiya, Kimono James Nakhosi, Gordien Muganzi, Michael Padde, Rogers Waiswa, Midiwo Michael Amoshe, Joel Othieno, Yunusu Kaima, Deborah Ayango, Vincent Oluka, Winnie Obace Alum, Edwin Katwesigye, Zaid Gwakibe, Deodato Atwine, Bosco Oburu, Ferdinand Baker, Serest Kamya and Kaisi Kabaalu Mutaawe.

Promotion to Senior Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (SASP): (129 officers promoted)

Joseph Odeke, Simon Rubangakene, Justine Eilu, Anthony Kapule, Ronald Lugome, Irene Nantongo, Dickson Obita, Timothy Innocent Osinde, Ibuyat Enid Charity Pedun, Ronald Hakiza, Edison Akakisiima, Christopher Mugisa, James Onyera, David Ekuma, Michael Byamukama, Ernest Turyomurugyendo, Solomon Otema, Daisy Atimango, Aggrey Ogweng, Ivan John Seremba, Godfrey Hantali, Mark Mugalu, Patterson Jimmy Ongalla, Hillary Mugisa, Bosco Ocen, Jasper Okabo, David Nyeko, Peter Etidot, Stephen Kibirige, Jackson Musinguzi, Peter Simon Siima, Amon Tusiime, Martin Opira, Benjamin Oundo, Moureen Nambi, Alex Magoola, Rashid Alidro, Stephen Kasokodo Kirya, Florence Amono, Bichachi Robert Odoobo, Catherine Tumwijukireho, Hope Immaculate Aloyo, Frank Musiime, Joan Nalweyiso, Ben Talemwa, Yepusa Emoru, John Ssenjobe, Peter Eric Bonyo, Grace Lillian Ober, Ambrose Elessu, Amon Tumwine, Grace Nalule, Godfrey Kisuze, Solome Nambi, Paul Emmanuel Opolot, Dinah Mirembe, Mary Judith Mpiriirwe, Denis Cankare, Ongom Sam Obong, Lorwor Godfrey Aryono, John Peter Opado, Daniel Eneku Opio, Robert Mugabyomu, Richard Obong, Simon Obong, Jonathan Matovu, Odyek Kennedy Opio, David Keke Pamba, Herbert Kabanza, Obira Gabriel Ebu, Hassan Kato, Rwamwojo Abel Byanga, Rogers Kagenda, Joel Okema, Robert Otim, Brian Wamala, Peter Simon Ingabat, Sunday Tayu, Rogers Muwanika, Josephine Ainembabazi, Samuel Omoding, Isaac Clay Ondia, David Wandera, Asaph Mujuni, Innocent Yuma, Kenneth Rubangakene, Stella Adong, Enock Katenya, Lawlence Kiggundu, Thomas Tibanyendera, Allan Nadiope, Elubu Sarah Amego, Hajarah Kabasomi, Joshua Amara, Richard Mitti, Norman Aruho, Nasser Nsenga, Vitalis Cherop, Medie Zaake, Nickson Katsigazi, Gideon Oyera Muhangi, Zachary M. Aliga, Brighton Niwomurinzi, Sarah Enid Ayot, Rose Mary Nabayunga, Ronald Kyalisiima, Priston Tibashoboka, Francis Asiku, James Nzunzu, Rachael Alinaitwe, Nesterio Guy Besize, Agnes Namukasa, Emmanuel Bussaja, Andrew Daniel Ayebare, Alfred Lopeyok, Peter Kyewalyanga, Emmanuel Obongonyinge, Philemn Ephraem Karebende, Winnie Pinyoloya, Ambrose Kiwuuka, Anthony Tusingwire, Arthur Nabimanya, Hassan Kanyesigye, Koradi Twijukye, Edrean Wajambuka, Samuel Alibosit, Alfred Kaweesi, Athanasius Drichi, Protase Atwine, Kirungi Joseph Kavuma, Emmanuel Ekwangu, Nixon Kamanyire, Tumwijukye Kataate and John Mwima.

Promotion to Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (ASP)

James Patrick Alomu, Moses Ocen, Richard Ekoc, Roseline Jane Akitui, Allan Bayo, Rebecca Baagalaaliwo Samy, Gordon Baati, Deborah Nakalanzi, Leah Apwoyo, Molly Ajok, Paul A Ojiambo, Catherine Nabwire, Benards Nuwagira, Babra Mbeiza, Darius Atukunda, Simon Arweny Olal, David Baluku, Benard Gazua Anguzu, John Baptist Ssali, Dorine Akello, Stephen Oluka Onanyang, Dinnah Adong, Samuel Ochan, Flora Tumwesige, Rita Matuka, Najjibu Magembe, Yunus Rashid, Laban Mwebaze, Joel Emonyu, Joseph Nuwamanya, Raymond Obala, Moses Olal, Peter John Okedi, Hillary Ocare, Richard Nyadru, Wilfred Anyaku Falla, Emmanuel Chepchulei, Susan Tusiime, Fazila Bisikwa, Augustine Mukasa, Wilson Ariko, Ibrahim Buyinza Rukundo and Aggrey Tumwesigye.