102 Mega Fm: The Uganda Prisons Service has confirmed that former Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago Erias Lukwago is being held in the sick bay at Murchison Bay Prison, where officials say he is in stable condition and receiving medical monitoring, a report by Nile Post News Agency, quoting prison service authority.
Prisons spokesperson Frank Baine said Lukwago was admitted to the facility’s referral unit, described as a specialised medical wing within Murchison Bay Prison, following a court directive requiring his assessment and management.
Baine said Lukwago underwent an entry medical examination upon arrival at the prison, a standard procedure conducted for all new inmates.
The prisons spokesperson declined to disclose details of the examinations or any specific medical findings, citing patient confidentiality.
The Uganda Prisons Service said Lukwago’s admission followed a court order directing the institution to assess his condition, manage his medical needs, and later submit a report.
He defended the prison’s ability to handle inmates requiring medical attention, noting that Murchison Bay Prison serves as a referral facility for prisoners from across the country.
Baine dismissed suggestions that Lukwago’s condition required care beyond the prison’s capacity.
