President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has recommended the extension of Dr. Johnson Byabashaija’s tenure as Commissioner General of Prison for another two year term.
The announcement ends a long- running rumor mill where different names had been thrown about as possible.
He was first appointed as Commissioner General of Prison in 2005, having joined Uganda prisons Services in 1983.
His re-appointement was revealed in statement shared by President Museveni on Wednesday which indicated that his new term will begin on May 4.
” I do hereby renew the appointment of Dr.Byabashaija as Commissioner General of Prison for a period of 24 months on local contract terms with effect May 2,2024 ” , Statement revealed.
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.
President Museveni recently hailed him for superintending a scandal free institution.
“I want to thank prisons because I don’t hear much trouble there. It seems the discipline is quite high and I congratulate you on that,” Museveni said.
“I am glad with the doctrine of the prisons where every step is preceded by a course and promotional exams. With discipline, good health and promotional exams, nothing will stop you.”Added.
