Luzira Prison Set for Relocation - Here's What You Need to Know

Recent confirmations from prison officials have unveiled plans for its relocation from Luzira to Buikwe District in Greater Mukono.

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This was revealed by Frank Baine Prisons spokesperson on Monday.
According to him, the matter is currently at ministerial level where discussions are still ongoing.
“This is a conversation going on between the president, Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Attorney General. For now it is still at ministerial level and Uganda Prisons is not yet part of it,” Baine said.

In a letter dated July 2022 addressed to the Minister of Internal Affairs, President Museveni approved the proposal to allocate the land currently occupied by Luzira Prison to Tian Tang Group, a Chinese investor, for the construction of a five-star hotel. The President also endorsed the plan to relocate the maximum security prison to a different location. 
“I support this idea,” Museveni said.

He therefore directed Otafiire to kickstart negotiations with the Tian Tang to execute the plan.
In a subsequent letter dated February 22, 2024, Minister Otafiire requested a consultative meeting regarding the matter to be held on March 6. 

“The Uganda Prisons Service have identified 3.5 square miles in Buikwe District, out of which they have agreed to purchase 1 square mile for the said relocation,” Otafiire said in the letter.
Speaking on Monday, Uganda Prisons spokesperson Frank Baine stated that they are unable to comment on the matter at this time as it is still under consideration at the ministerial level. However, he noted that discussions regarding the relocation of the prison, which was constructed in 1927, have been ongoing since 2013.