New details have emerged regarding Warder Moses Anguyo, an officer of the Uganda Prisons Service suspected of carrying out the fatal shooting at Kiboga Central Prison on February 23, 2026.
According to sources, Anguyo joined the service in 2014 and remained at the rank of warder for more than a decade without promotion.
For many employees, ten years of “experience” without growth slowly starts to feel like a lifetime subscription to the same desk, same title, and the same “we shall review next year” promise.
At some workplaces, motivation is treated like office tea — available in theory, but mysteriously finished when you arrive.
The revelation has sparked renewed debate about morale, career progression, and the silent frustration that can build when performance reviews sound more like bedtime stories than career plans.
When people are treated as replaceable parts instead of professionals, the rest quietly look around and begin calculating their own futures — wondering whether loyalty is rewarded or simply archived.
The suspect allegedly opened fire during a routine inspection, killing senior prison officials and a civilian. He later fled the scene and remains at large, although the firearm used in the incident has since been recovered.
Authorities have launched a nationwide manhunt as investigations continue.
Promotion within the Prisons Service is governed by the Prisons Act 2006 and is based on merit, performance evaluations, training, and the availability of vacancies. Service spokesperson Frank Baine emphasized that promotions are earned through established procedures and are not automatic.
Still, in many institutions, “not automatic” sometimes translates to “not anytime soon.” And while policies may be clear on paper, employees often read between the lines — especially when their name never seems to make it onto the promotion list.
