Full List: Uganda Prisons Service Announces Major Reshuffle Ahead Of 2026, See Who Goes Where!

By Our Reporter

In a move aimed at strengthening professionalism and improving service delivery within the Uganda Prisons Service, the Commissioner General of Prisons has announced a sweeping reshuffle involving appointments, transfers, and leave arrangements for senior officers across the country.

The changes, which affect key positions at Prisons Headquarters, regional commands, district commands, and various prison facilities, are part of ongoing efforts to optimize leadership and streamline operations within the service.

Below Is Full List Of Appointments 

Appointments & Transfers at Prisons Headquarters (Prisons Hqtrs)

1. Mr. George Godwin Lenga, Assistant Commissioner of Prisons (ACP), previously Regional Prisons Commander (RPC) North Eastern, Moroto, is appointed Acting Commissioner, Education Services, at Prisons Headquarters.
2. Mr. Fred Kajubi Kayongo, Acting Commissioner of Prisons (Ag CP) is reassigned to Acting Commissioner, Department of Product Promotion (Marketing).
3. Ms. Gorrete Namubiri, Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (ASP), from Kigo Prisons, is transferred to Prisons Headquarters, Department of ICT.
4. Mr. Jackson Bright Nsbugga, ASP, from Bushenyi Prisons, is transferred to Prisons Headquarters, Department of Custodial Services.
5. Mr. Nickson Katsigazi, ASP, Deputy Officer-in-Charge (D/O/C) Kitalya Mini Max, is transferred to Prisons Headquarters, Department of General Administration & Welfare Services.

Regional Prisons Commanders (RPCs)

1. Mr. Geoffrey Natabona Mangeni, Senior Superintendent of Prisons (SSP), formerly District Prisons Commander (DPC) Masindi, is appointed RPC North Eastern Region, Moroto.
2. Mr. Felex Mugasha, SSP, previously Officer-in-Charge (OC) Masindi Prisons, is appointed RPC Southern Region, Masaka.

District Prisons Commanders (DPCs)

1. Mr. Edson Mubone, Superintendent of Prisons (SP), OC Kitala Prisons, is appointed DPC Masindi.
2. Mr. Fred Soyekwo, SP, OC Amuru Prisons, is appointed DPC Kabale.

Officers-in-Charge (OCs)

1. Ms. Juliet Namulindwa, ASP, is appointed Acting OC Kitalya Prisons, succeeding Mr. Edson Mubone.
2. Mr. Edison Akakisimila, ASP, from Kigo Prisons, is appointed OC Amuru Prisons, succeeding Mr. Fred Soyekwo.
3. Mr. David Musinguzi, SP, OC Kasangati Prisons, is transferred to Kitalya Farm Prisons as OC.
4. Ms. Damalie Vivan Nabulya, SP, OC Hoima Prisons, is appointed OC Masindi Prisons.
5. Ms. Charity Enid Ibuyat Pedun, ASP, is appointed OC Kasangati Prisons.
6. Mr. Charles Feni, ASP, from Hoima Prisons, is appointed OC Bubukwanga Prisons.
7. Mr. Rogers Kagenda, ASP, D/O/C Kyazanga Prisons, is appointed OC Kakuto Prisons.
8. Mr. Shean Kusuro Konyi, ASP, from Upper Prisons, is appointed OC Hoima Prisons.
9. Mr. Alex Ahebwa, ASP, from Isimba Prisons, returning from study leave, is transferred to Lugore Prisons as OC to establish a Research Station and Scientific Base for silo storage facilities.
10. Ms. Winnie Obace Alum, Senior Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (SASP), Staff Officer Mpigi, is transferred to Kampala Extra Region as Staff Officer, Engineering/Maintenance Division, handing over to Mr. Isaac Ondia, ASP, returning from 90 days of leave.

Engineering Gang Command (OCs)

1. Ms. Judith Mary Mpiriirwe, ASP, Estates & Engineering Prisons Headquarters, is appointed OC Civil Engineering Services.
2. Mr. Isaac Odong Akimfa, ASP, Kitalya Mini Max Prisons, is appointed OC Water Engineering Services.
3. Mr. Ronald Lugenge, ASP, ICT Department at Prisons Headquarters, is appointed OC Electrical Engineering Services.

Deputy Officers-in-Charge (Deputy O/Cs)

The CGP has appointed 76 senior officers as Deputy Officers-in-Charge across various stations to strengthen operational leadership.