KAMPALA — A total of 143 inmates serving sentences for petty offences have been granted presidential pardon, following a formal communication from the Attorney General to the Uganda Prisons Service.
The decision, made under Article 121(4)(a) of the Constitution, was relayed in an official instrument signed by the Attorney General and addressed to the Commissioner General of Prisons. The Uganda Prisons Headquarters acknowledged receipt of the communication on 14th November 2025, confirming the commencement of the release process.
Uganda Prisons spokesperson Frank Baine, who signed the final confirmation document, described the pardon as part of the ongoing government efforts to manage prison population and uphold humane correctional standards.
The pardoned individuals are expected to undergo standard exit procedures, including guidance and reintegration support, before returning to their respective communities.
Source:PML Daily