Tag: Uganda Prisons Service (UPS)

South Africa: Mother Sentenced to Life for Trafficking Her Own Daughter

A 35-year-old South African mother and two accomplices have been sentenced to life in prison for the kidnapping and trafficking of her own six-year-old daughter Joshlin Smith an act that has shocked the nation and left...

Court Declines to Grant Besigye, Two Others Mandatory Bail

Court

The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has declined to grant mandatory bail to opposition leader Col (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Capt. Denis Oola, citing lack of jurisdiction. Presiding magistrate Christine Nantege ruled on Wednesday...

Security

UHRC Chairperson Emphasizes Human Rights Commitment in Detention Facilities

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson, Mariam Wangadya, has emphasized the commission’s mandate to safeguard citizen’s rights particularly...

Health

Uganda Prisons Service Prioritizes Health with Ebola Sensitization and...

By combining these strategies, the UPS aims to empower its staff to protect themselves and their communities from the threat of infectious diseases.

Security

Uganda Prisons Service Boosts Women Inmate Management Skills

In a safe, secure, and compassionate correctional setting, Ugandan women convicts receive specialized support in the form of separate accommodation, gender-sensitive activities, vocational training, access to healthcare, and education.

Security

Northeastern Uganda Prisons Officers undergo Training to Enhance customer...

Prioritize needs over wants, avoid debt, and build emergency funds, as these habits can ensure financial stability, reduce stress, and help them achieve their long-term goals and stability.

Security

UPS Contingent Joins Ushirikiano Imara 2024 for Regional Security...

"The clinic will take part in a three-day pre-FTX orientation clinic that focuses on building cohesion and standardizing approaches among the EAC Armed Forces"

National News

Uganda Prison Farms and Industries: Empowering Inmates, Transforming Communities

The Uganda Prisons Farms and Industries program has revolutionized the lives of inmates and the communities they serve by combining sustainable agriculture and skilled trades.

Regional