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MPs push for clean energy in prisons to reduce health risks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

The Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC) raised concerns that prison facilities have continued to rely heavily on firewood, exposi...

Parliamentary committee sends away Prisons boss for failing to table key documents
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 11, 2025

The session, chaired by Nyeri Town MP Duncan Mathenge, grew tense as MPs expressed frustration that this was Arunduh’s second appearance without the r...

MPs call for activation of Sh4 billion Revolving Prison Enterprise Fund to improve operations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2025

The fund, once operational, is expected to finance training programmes for inmates, purchase modern equipment and machinery and promote goods produced...

Kilifi prisons under spotlight for harsh conditions, inmate neglect
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

The committee said its findings will guide proposals to the National Assembly for a reform-focused and humane correctional system.

Court orders Mbagathi Hospital to resume treating inmates amid payment dispute
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The ruling on Monday, September 8, comes after inmates faced the risk of being denied essential health services due to unpaid bills.

Kituo Cha Sheria moves to court over suspension of inmates’ medical services
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 03, 2025

Kituo Cha Sheria now wants the court to issue interim orders compelling both the Ministry of Health and Mbagathi Hospital to resume admitting and trea...

Audit report reveals taxpayers paid Sh3 million rent for former Prisons boss
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

According to the audit, the State Department for Correctional Services signed a tenancy agreement with a private service provider to lease a house for...

Treasury proposes Sh4 billion fund to revamp prison farms, industries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi outlined that the new fund will take over operations from the Prison Farms Revolving Fund, established in 1993,...

EACC exposes corruption, system failures in Kenyan prisons
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

The study, done in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and supported by the European Union under the PLEAD II Programme, e...

Court to rule on halt of prisons recruitment, suspension of national budget-making process
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 05, 2025

The courts will hear a petition filed by a lobby group seeking to suspend the national budget-making process until the government addresses Kenya’s ba...

Court declines to halt prisons recruitment amid claims of discrimination against serving officers
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 24, 2025

The KPS will on Tuesday recruit degree holders who have not worked anywhere as cadets to take them for the inspectorate's course and hire them as pris...

Court petition challenges master's degree requirement for prison promotions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

Bikeri argues that the rule is not only unjustified but was introduced without consulting stakeholders or allowing public participation.

MPs grill prisons boss over grim jail conditions, inmate exploitation and delayed reforms
Amina Wako  |  Apr 23, 2025

Legislators painted a grim picture of Kenya’s prisons, citing “deplorable” conditions and mounting public distrust amid reports of scams being orchest...

Government announces recruitment for prison constables, professional officers across all 47 counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

Candidates will undergo a para-military initial training lasting no less than nine months.

Eldoret Sports Club to host 2025 Athletics Kenya Cross Country Championships
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 04, 2025

The 2025 Athletics Kenya Cross Country Championships will take place on 8 February at Eldoret Sports Club, following a venue change from the Kenya Pri...

Prisons service introduces new ranks as 539 officers are promoted in major reforms
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 08, 2024

The move saw 539 officers promoted to various ranks earlier this week amongst them; Senior Assistant Commissioner General of Prisons (SACGP), Assistan...

Pay rise for police, prison officers to begin this month - Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2024

President Ruto spoke during the swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed Prisons Service Commissioner General, Patrick Aranduh Mwiti.

Prisons authority rebuts Kelvin Kangethe's incommunicado claims
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 01, 2024

Kangethe had on Tuesday this week claimed that prison authorities had denied him the opportunity to make calls to get assistance and were unable to hi...

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