The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has refuted reports circulating on social media alleging ongoing recruitment within the institution, describing them as ‘false and misleading.’
Addressing journalists during the weekly security briefing at the Naguru Police headquarters today, UPS spokesperson Frank Baine clarified that the institution has no active recruitment drive, urging the public to ignore such claims.
According to Baine, all official government communications on recruitment are streamlined and publicly announced through verified channels.
He cautioned members of the public against falling victim to fraudsters soliciting money pretending to secure positions in the service.
“All recruitment into the Uganda Prisons Service is free of charge and conducted transparently. We don’t ask for money during recruitment. Anyone caught extorting or paying money for such services will face the law,” Baine warned.
According to Uganda Prisons Service, the institution last conducted an official recruitment exercise in March 2025, which attracted thousands of applicants across the country. Since then, no new hiring drive has been announced.
Baine urged Ugandans to remain vigilant and to verify any recruitment information through official government platforms or the Uganda Prisons Service headquarters.
