[2][3] The prison is in the Luzira neighborhood in Nakawa Division in southeastern Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.

[4] The prison is approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) south-east of the city's central business district.

[6] The prison houses both convicted and sentenced inmates, as well as suspects awaiting trial.

Inmates assume responsibility for maintenance of harmony and functionality of the units where they live, including the growing and harvesting of food, its preparation and its distribution within the prison.

[10] The government of Uganda has plans to relocate the prison and expand it to capacity of 10,000.