Introduction
The Uganda Prisons Service started in 1896, as a branch of the Kings African Rifle. In 1903, a section of Uganda Prisons Service was established as an independent Department from the Kings African Rifle run by the Uganda Police, but the training was done by soldiers of Kings African Rifle.
In 1907, the Prisons Training School was established in Luzira (known as DEPOT), and was run by soldiers of the Kings African Rifles as instructors, who continued to run the School till 26th April, 1950, when the school was officially opened by HE Sir, John Harthon, the then Governor and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.
In 1917, an order of Council established an independent Prisons Department from Protectorate Police. However, till 1938, the police and prisons had a joint command. ...more
Vision
A centre of excellence in providing human rights based correctional services in Africa.
Mission Statement
To provide safe, secure, and humane custody of offenders while placing human rights at the centre of their correctional programmes. ...more
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Announcements
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News
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4TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR UGANDA PRISONS SACCO
Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) SACCO is a society formed by the staff to mobilize their savings and to loan each other at affordable interest rate. The society held her 4th AGM on Friday 14th January, 2011 at Prisons Training School & Staff College, Luzira. More...
Soccer & Netball tournaments
The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has been holding a soccer and netball tournaments for staff in a bid to foster interaction between the staff and for recreation. The tournament has run since 2005 to December 2010. The tournament attracted 8 teams in groups of 4 including staff from Kampala Extra Region prisons and the Prisons Headquarters.
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Contact
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The Uganda Prisons Service
Plot 13/15 Parliament Avenue
P.O.Box 7182 Kampala
Tel(1): 256414342136
Tel(2): 256414256751
Fax(1): 256414343330
Fax(2): 256414344014
Email: info@prisons.go.ug
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