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Uganda Prisons Service Confirms 93 Inmates on Death Row, No Executions Since 1999
The Uganda Prisons Service has confirmed that there are currently 93 inmates awaiting execution in the country's penal institutions. This announcement reiterates a long-standing practice, as no executions have been carried out in Uganda since 1999.
By Fainaron·Jun 12, 2026 (7 days ago)·2 views
The Uganda Prisons Service has stated that 93 individuals are presently on death row within the nation's correctional facilities. This figure highlights the number of inmates who have received capital punishment sentences.
The service also confirmed that Uganda has not carried out any executions for capital offenses since the year 1999. This indicates a moratorium on executions that has been in effect for over two decades.
According to allAfrica, these details were initially reported by Nile Post.
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