The Commissioner General of Prisons, Can. Dr. Johnson Byabashaija, has promoted the Officer in Charge of Ndorwa Government Prison in Kabale District, Julius Kisembo, to the rank of Senior Superintendent of Prisons (SSP).
Kisembo, who previously held the rank of Superintendent of Prisons (SP) while serving at Ndorwa Government Prison, is among 258 senior officers promoted by the Uganda Prisons Service. The promotions were announced in a press release issued on June 24, 2026, following the 46th Meeting of the Prisons Authority held on April 30, 2026, at the Ministry of Internal Affairs Boardroom.
Kisembo was elevated to the rank of Senior Superintendent of Prisons alongside 26 other officers. In the same exercise, Dr. Byabashaija promoted 20 officers to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Prisons (ACP), 34 officers to Superintendent of Prisons (SP), 134 officers to Senior Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (SASP), and 43 officers to Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (ASP).
The Commissioner General also approved a number of appointments and transfers aimed at strengthening service delivery and improving operational efficiency across the Uganda Prisons Service.
Among the notable appointments are SSP Stella Salume Atoo, who has been appointed Officer in Charge of Ssaza Prison, replacing ASP Kenneth Rubangakene, and SASP Ezra Mucunguzi, who has been appointed District Prisons Commander (DPC) for Kyenjojo District. ASP Joseph Peter Ogwang has been appointed Staff Officer in Lira, while Principal Officer I Harriet Gonza Nabwire and Principal Officer I Hussein Kalema have been appointed Staff Officers for Kalungu and Buikwe districts respectively. Principal Officer II Samuel Masembe has been appointed Staff Officer for Kibaale District.
Several strategic transfers were also effected. ASP Claire Hope Lakeraber was transferred from Kigo Main Prison to the Prisons Department of Industries, while ASP Geraldine Stephanie moved from Gulu Main Prison to Murchison Bay Prison. ASP David Togo was transferred from Masaka Main Prison to Arua Main Prison, and ASP Joseph Okello moved from Adjumani Prison Farm to Masaka Main Prison. Principal Officer I Lamek Opii was also transferred from Biiso Prison to Arua Main Prison.
Meanwhile, three officers have been directed to proceed on accumulated leave pending the decision of the Prisons Authority. They include SP Peter Muhekyi, District Prisons Commander for Gulu, ASP Howard Akampulira, Staff Officer for the Mid-Central Region, and ASP Karim Nserunkuma, Staff Officer for Ibanda.
The promotions and appointments, issued under Service Orders Part II No. 06/2026, take immediate effect. They are grounded in Articles 172(3), 215 and 217 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, as well as Section 10(c) of the Prisons Act, 2006.
Congratulating the promoted officers, Dr. Byabashaija urged them to build on the milestone with renewed commitment, professionalism, and dedication to service.
“Your dedication, discipline, and unwavering commitment to the Service are commendable. You are encouraged to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and aim even higher,” he said.
He further assured officers that continued hard work, discipline, and exemplary performance would open doors for future advancement and recognition within the Uganda Prisons Service.
