Luzira is a suburb of Kampala, the capital of Uganda. It is best known for the country's main prison, Luzira Maximum Security Prison, which has seen significant redevelopment thanks to the work of African Prisons Project, a charity based in the UK and Kampala. [1]

Luzira Maximum Security Prison is a maximum security prison for both men and women in Uganda. Until Kitalya Maximum Security Prison opened in 2020, Luzira was the only maximum security prison in the country and housed Uganda's death-row inmates.

Molly Katanga, a prominent businesswoman and widow of the late Henry Katanga, has been in detention at Luzira Prison since her arrest. On the day of Henry Katanga's death, she was found ...

Mar 8, 2016 · Luzira is the name that the indigenous Baganda use to refer to the general neighbourhood. It is best known for the country's main prison, Luzira Maximum Security Prison. The Luzira...

Luzira is a suburb of Kampala, the capital of Uganda. It is best known for the country's main prison, Luzira Maximum Security Prison, which has seen significant redevelopment thanks to the work of African Prisons Project, a charity based in the UK and Kampala.

Feb 16, 2025 · Luzira Prison is a complex institution, reflecting the challenges and complexities of the Ugandan penal system. From its history as the country’s sole maximum-security prison to its current struggle with overcrowding, Luzira offers a glimpse into the realities of incarceration.

Luzira is a suburb of Kampala, the capital of Uganda. It is best known for the country’s main prison, Luzira Maximum Security Prison, which has seen significant redevelopment thanks to the work of African Prisons Project, a charity based in the UK and Kampala. Location of Luzira Area in …

Jan 29, 2025 · Members of Parliament’s Human Rights Committee have reported that jailed veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye revealed his fears of being poisoned while in prison, which led him to go on a hunger strike after prison authorities denied him access to …

Mar 6, 2024 · Luzira Prison, situated on the outskirts of Kampala, Uganda, stands as a historical institution with a rich and complex past. Established during the colonial era, the prison has witnessed significant transformations, reflecting the changing dynamics of the region.

The Luzira Head locally known as the Mpanga Head is the name of a terracotta head found at Luzira, Uganda. Estimated to be about 1000 years old, it is one of the oldest Sub-saharan sculptures yet discovered in Africa. Since 1931, it has been part of the British Museum's ethnographic collection. [1]