prison Rehabilitation Stories

Prison deaths in Kenya hit nine-year high of 210 in 2024 amid overcrowding and poor conditions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2025

Despite the decline in deaths early in the decade, 208,971 persons were committed to prison in 2024, down from 248,061 in 2023.

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...

CJ Koome calls for community service for petty offenders serving short jail terms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2025

The Chief Justice reiterated that petty offenders serving less than three months should not be imprisoned but instead diverted to community service or...

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...

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