Uganda Prisons Need Major Upgrade | Uganda News

Uganda News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

Lawmakers are demanding a major overhaul of Uganda’s prison training system after touring Chitahya and witnessing firsthand the crumbling infrastructure and staffing crisis. With Luzira Prison exposing dire shortages, the committee is pushing for a new, modern academy to train more officers and handle Uganda’s ballooning inmate population. Beyond education, they’re also urging expanded prison industries — from furniture to clothing — to equip inmates with real-world skills while cutting imports. The inspection’s findings will shape critical reforms in staffing, training, and rehabilitation to…