Dr.Johnson Byabashaija is the new Commissioner General of Prisons for another two-year term. This was after President Museveni reappointed him in a statement issued on Wednesday 3rd April 2024 and his new term will start on 4th May 2024
“I do hereby renew the appointment of Dr. Byabashaija as Commissioner General of Prisons for a period of 24 months on local contract terms with effect from May 2, 2024,” Museveni said.
The Uganda Public Service Standing Orders (2010) stipulate that after clocking the mandatory age of 60, one may be employed on contract terms and that the duration of service will be two years unless otherwise specified by the appointing authority.
Dr.Byabashaija has been credited for changing prisons.
President Museveni recently praised him for overseeing an institution without any scandals.
“I appreciate the prisons because I rarely hear of any issues there. It appears that discipline is well maintained, and I commend you for that,” stated Museveni.
“I am pleased with the structure of the prisons, where each advancement is accompanied by training and exams. With discipline, good health, and exams for promotion, you will overcome any obstacles.”
Dr. Byabashaija joined the Uganda Prisons Services in 1983 and rose through the ranks to become the Commissioner General in 2005.
