**BREAKING: President Museveni Grants Pardon to 143 Prisoners in Historic National Clemency**
*KAMPALA* – In a significant move, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has granted a pardon to 143 prisoners in accordance with Article 121(a) 4 of Uganda’s Constitution. The directive, signed in a letter dated November 13, 2025, was issued to the Commissioner of Prisons through the Attorney General’s office.
Today, November 19, 2025, the Uganda Prisons Service officially confirmed the release of the 143 inmates in a statement released by the Prisons Service Spokesperson, SCP Frank Baine. The decision follows a recommendation from the Prerogative of Mercy Committee, which focuses on petty offenders who have demonstrated good conduct during their time in prison.
This pardon reflects a significant effort by the government to address issues of overcrowding and to offer a second chance to those who have shown remorse and a willingness to reintegrate into society.
**FULL LIST OF PARDONED PRISONERS:**
1. Anyango Edith
2. Bwambale Maida
3. Bwambale Peter
4. Bainomugisha Kalebu
5. Tumwijukye Josaphat
6. Thembo Emmanuel Dada
7. Bwambale Nehemiah
8. Muhindo Ibrahim
9. Tukamuhabwa Pascal
10. Nzeyimana Jean Clod
11. Masereka Joseph
12. Byakagaba Jimmy
13. Kule Boniface
14. Ywesigye Simon
15. Bwambale Ibrahim
16. Zikampwaho Tarasis
17. Lubega Vincent
18. Siira Michael
19. Katikiro Adudalah
20. Kolyanga Yokana
21. Akonya Yokalam alias Opio
22. Jagoya Mustafa
23. Bangire Adam
24. Lukonge Benard
25. Candano Paul
26. Kutosi Masa
27. Otim Ivan
28. Abdul Rashid
29. Byamukama Tom
30. Katongole Yuda Taderi
31. Onekgiu Francis
32. Oyet Emmanuel
33. Jewe Akena Patrick
34. Oceng David
35. Opio Ronnie
36. Okurut Isaya
37. Oketch Joseph
38. Otafiire Richard
39. Isingoma Emmanuel
40. Kayiea Derick
41. Oyapa Jimmy
42. Galabuzi Fred
43. Sunday Habibu
44. Katerega Ibra
45. Kayongo Hadale
46. Kasuki Iddi
47. Kangume Moses
48. Musiige Ibra
49. Chandiru Rebecca
50. Audo Angella
51. Kasirye Ibrahim
52. Mubiru Abas
53. Baziira Moses
54. Byarugaba Kelensensio
55. Matsiko Jesus
56. Byamukama Yuda
57. Kabuuka Levi
58. Friday Simon
59. Kakeeto Nelson
60. Ssekubulwa Fred
61. Sentamu Yunus
62. Birungi Patrick
63. Namanya Amon
64. Byakatonda David
65. Muhimbise Scovia
66. Afusa Ariko
67. Mugisha Paul
68. Byaruhanga Muhamed
69. Ocen Patrick
70. Otim Muhamad
71. Ekeun Ronald
72. Mugaya Stephen
73. Musenze Nathan
74. Salongo Bukenya
75. Nyanzi Charles
76. Mwanje Emmanuel
77. Namuse Abraham
78. Ndyamuba Elly
79. Kamimi Andrew Bulasio
80. Kiggundu Moses
81. Makanga Julius
82. Muyanga Sean Paul
83. Busulwa Earnest Timothy
84. Aguma Isaac
85. Ojok Kenneth
86. Akampa Asaph
87. Ojore Emmanuel
88. Thembo Tom
89. Atuhaire Medard
90. Odoch Tonny
91. Mukasa Ibrahim
92. Ocoi Emmanuel
93. Otim Lazaru
94. Bwamiki Paul
95. Tolyomu Wilson
96. Nangobi Monica
97. Mitango Abudakari
98. Ayo Emmanuel
99. Ayo Daniel
100. Otim Mohamed
101. Olido Jackson
102. Asiimwe Gilbert
103. Bigirimana Gad
104. Twinamatsiko Boaz
105. Atwembembeire Charles
106. Anzoku Kassim
107. Loyce Kyobuhooro
108. Twesigye Timothy
109. Kawesi Richard
110. Osmuk Jacob
111. Opio Joel
112. Opio Moses
113. Oonyu Michael
114. Olipa Joel
115. Aisu Emmanuel
116. Erume Daniel
117. Okwii Raymond
118. Enyaru Joseph
119. Loumo Michael
120. Okiria Nicholas
121. Akello Janifer
122. Mugisha Kaheru Simon
123. Musoke Rashid
124. Okurutu Isaya
125. Boboya Rashid
126. Baku Jamal
127. Mwadri Patrick
128. Ruhangariho Keneth
129. Musenze Nathan
130. Ekeun Ronald
131. Mugaya Stephen
132. Mugabi Jersey
133. Kasambeko Rashid
134. Mutasa Stanley
135. Isabirye Muhamad
136. Wasswa Bruhan
137. Naurinda Elisa
138. Lorna James SAGAL
139. Akankiza Fred
140. Mubangizi Gerald
141. Tuesday Timothy
142. Musinguzi James
143. Mulungi Kato
The pardoned prisoners were primarily incarcerated for minor offenses and are now set to be reintegrated into society. The government views this act of mercy as part of ongoing efforts to address prison overcrowding and support the rehabilitation of those who show the potential for positive change.
This pardon also aligns with broader social justice reforms aimed at ensuring fairness and equity in Uganda’s criminal justice system.
For more updates and details on the pardoned individuals, stay tuned.
