Lawrence Ampe: Uganda Prison Officer Sacked for 'Politicking' on TikTok

Lawrence Ampe: Uganda prison officer sacked for 'politicking' on TikTok

Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

Lawrence Ampe: Prison Officer Sacked for Anti-Museveni Remarks on TikTok

A prison officer in Uganda named Ampe Lawrence was dismissed for TikTok criticism of Museveni, sparking warnings on discipline and social media use.

Uganda: Prison Officer Sacked Over TikTok Posts Accusing Govt Of Graft

By Enyichukwu Enemanna A prison official in Uganda has been relieved of his duty after criticising the government on TikTok, in a rare move authorities said amounted to “gross indiscipline”. Lawrence Ampe had been under investigation over social media posts accusing senior government officials of corruption, human rights violations and mistreatment of lower-ranking prison officers. “The standing orders don’t allow a public officer to participate…

Uganda prison officer sacked for 'politicking' on TikTok

A Uganda prison officer was sacked for criticising the government on TikTok, in a rare move authorities said amounted to “gross indiscipline”. Lawrence Ampe had been under investigation over social media posts accusing senior government officials of corruption, human rights abuses and mistreatment of lower-ranking prison officers. “The standing orders don’t allow a public officer to participate in politics, which he is doing even now,” prisons s…

Prison Warder Dismissed For Criticizing NRM Gov’t On TikTok » Business Focus

Warder Lawrence Ampe ‎The Uganda Prisons Service has dismissed Ngora Prison warder Lawrence Ampe from service following allegations of engaging in partisan political activity and criticising leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) on social media. ‎According to an official Uganda Prisons message dated December 17, 2025, the Prisons Council, under Minute Number 26.1 of 2025, resolved to dismiss No. 17974 Warder Ampe Lawrence from…

Uganda Prisons Dismisses Warder Over TikTok Criticism of NRM Leadership

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has dismissed a warder over allegations of using social media to criticise the leadership of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and engaging in partisan political activity. Lawrence Ampe, who was stationed at Ngora Prison, was removed from service following investigations into his conduct on social media. According to a communication from the Prisons Council dated December 17, 2025, Ampe’s dismissal to…