news 1 May 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Byabashaija Appoints and Transfers 28 Senior Prisons Officers in Major Shake-Up
Uganda Prisons Service Commissioner General Dr. Johnson Byabashaija has reshuffled 28 senior officers through appointments, transfers, and leave adjustments to boost service delivery and professionalism. The changes take immediate effect, with prison commanders tasked to ensure smooth handovers. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/list-byabashaija-shuffles-28-senior-prisons-officers-5442902
Dr. Johnson Byabashaija, the Commissioner General of the Uganda Prisons Service, has initiated a significant reshuffle involving 28 senior officers across various directorates and departments.
The adjustments, announced via a statement from prisons spokesperson Senior Commissioner Frank Baine Mayanja, encompass new appointments, transfers, and leave arrangements. These moves aim to enhance operational efficiency and uphold high standards within the service.
Notable changes include SSP Emmanuel Muchunguzi moving from Oc Aswa II Prison to RPC Mid East Soroti, SP Allen Malemo returning from leave to Oc Kanungu Prisons, and ASP Vian Mugisha shifting from Farm Manager Aswa I to Oc Aswa III Prison.
Other key transfers feature ASP Simon Peter Ingabati to OC Bamunanika Prisons, ASP Herbert Atiku to OC Maracha Prisons, and CP Alex Mukkola Oloka to Prison Headquarters from RPC Northern Gulu.
Several officers are proceeding on leave, such as Barbra Busingye from OC Iganga and Hussein Musoke, while others like Stella Salume Atoo have resumed duties at PATS. Multiple personnel, including Ivan Nuwagaba and ASP Kennedy Odyek Opio, are attending courses.
The reshuffle takes immediate effect, and all regional and district prison commanders must facilitate orderly handovers for seamless transitions.
Source: Daily Monitor