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President Museveni extends Byabashaija’s term as prisons chief

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni announced the reappointment of Johnson Byabashaija as the Commissioner General of Prisons for an additional two-year term. This decision follows the President’s renewal of Dr. Byabashaija’s contract in January 2022, with the current term set to expire shortly. According to the Uganda …

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Prisons chief unhappy after Christmas directive leaks on social media

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Dr Johnson Byabashaija, the Commissioner General of Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has warned officers against social media misconduct. This comes after Christmas standby class one directives were leaked before the official release date. The orders starting on December 15, 2023, were meant to be …

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African nations still grappling with poor prison infrastructure

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Many African nations are still reliant on prisons built during colonial times, which are inadequate for the current population due to economic growth, Johnson Byabashaija, the Commissioner General of Uganda Prisons Services (UPS) has observed. He notes that competing needs like health, education, and …

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Four Ebola survivors discharged from Mubende Hospital

Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four survivors, who have been undergoing treatment at the Ebola Treatment Unit – ETU in Mubende have been discharged. They were discharged on Thursday amid jubilation by the health workers, district technical staff, and members of the Ebola Taskforce led by Mubende Resident District …

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Mabirizi sues Gov’t over Magambo, Byabashaija appointments

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | City lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi-Kiwanuka has filed a case suing the government over the re-appointment of Johnson Byabashaija, the Commissioner-General of Uganda Prisons. He also wants the same court to review the appointment of Major General Geoffrey Tumusiime Kasigazi as the Deputy Inspector …

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How Uganda built best prison service in Africa

The Uganda Prisons Service has reformed over the years and has won praise for the best correctional system for prisoners in Africa. Canon Dr. Johnson Byabashaija, the Commissioner General of Prisons spoke to The Independent’s Ronald Musoke about running a human-rights based correctional service. Uganda’s prisons system has been praised …

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