Mageragere Prison, officially Nyarugenge Correctional Facility, is a
correctional facility
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located in
Nyarugenge District
Nyarugenge is a district (''akarere'') in Kigali Province, Rwanda. Its heart is the city centre of Kigali (which is towards the west of the urban area and the province), and contains most of the city's businesses.
Sectors
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Kigali, Rwanda
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. Established in September 2016,
Mageragere is the largest prison in Rwanda. As of August 2023, Mageragere houses approximately 9,000 inmates.
History
Mageragere Prison was created in 2016 with the consolidation of two distinct correctional facilities.
The two consolidated prisons are:
* Nyarugenge Prison (1930): historically known as "1930," was among the earliest prisons constructed during the colonial era in Rwanda. Its name, "1930," is derived from the year of its construction.
* Gasabo Prison: formerly known as Kimironko Prison
Population and facilities
Mageragere Prison was constructed with a planned occupancy between 8,000 - 10,000 inmates. Mageragere Prison is organized into three wings, each designed to cater to specific correctional needs:
# Male Wing
# Female Wing
# Maximum Security Wing
Notable former inmates
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: Hero of Hotel Rwanda
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Umuhoza Ingabire Victoire: Rwandan Politician
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Kizito Mihigo
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Edouard Bamporiki
Edouard Bamporiki (born October 24, 1983) is a Rwandan politician and artist. Bamporiki served in Rwandan cabinet as States Minister in charge of culture in the Ministry of Youth and Culture until 5th May 2022
Since January 2023, Bamporiki is i ...
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Rwandan Politician
References
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Prisons in Rwanda
2016 establishments in Rwanda
Nyarugenge District