Tag: Uganda Prisons Service (UPS)

NUP Accuses Government of Intimidating LCI Candidates to Contest on Party Ticket

“Museveni has been speaking about democracy, but where is that democracy he speaks of if he can't tolerate those who criticise his government? What is happening in villages undermines the same democracy he talks about,” Ssenyonyi said.

Gov’t Announces UGX 100 Million Prize for Sauti Ya Uganda Anthem Competition

Entertainment

The competition aims to encourage every Ugandan to confidently sing the National Anthem while promoting the use of Kiswahili and increasing appreciation of the East African Community anthem as Uganda advances regional integration.

Crime

Kiboga Prison Warder Shoots Three Dead, Flees Station

Police in Kiboga District have launched a manhunt for a prison warder who allegedly opened fire on his supervisors,...

Crime

Ex-Prisons Warder Lawrence Ampe Freed on Bond as Cyber...

Former Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) warder Lawrence Ampe has been released on police bond after spending several weeks in...

Court

Deputy Chief Justice Dr. Zeija Commends Exceptional Inmate Craftsmanship...

The Uganda Judiciary hosted the Bushenyi High Court Open Day in the South Western region today, 11th November 2025,...

National News

Uganda Prisons Service Dismisses Fake Recruitment Adverts

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has refuted reports circulating on social media alleging ongoing recruitment within the institution, describing...

National News

Uganda Prisons Refutes Claims of Inhumane Treatment of Besigye

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has strongly denied allegations of inhumane treatment of opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye, currently...

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.

12 Page 1 of 2