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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,...

UN report reveals global prison deaths surge, homicides highest in the Americas
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 15, 2025

The revelations come amidst revelations by Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen that at least 10 Kenyans have died in police custody (pre-trial detention) i...

Kenya in push to repatriate over 1,000 citizens jailed abroad
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2025

Mudavadi said his ministry will continue to handle similar cases with urgency, as many Kenyans abroad are facing legal and humanitarian challenges. He...

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...

Kenya Cup 2025: KDF, GSU, KPA, and Kenya Prisons storm into men’s volleyball semifinals
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 06, 2025

Four of Kenya’s top volleyball sides - KDF, GSU, KPA, and Kenya Prisons, have advanced to the semifinals of the inaugural Kenya Cup men’s tournament a...

Senate probes surge in custody deaths, seeks accountability from police and prisons
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

The Senate’s move comes amid a string of deaths reported in various detention facilities over the years, raising alarm among rights defenders.

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...

2025 CAVB Men’s Championships: GSU through to 9th-place final after defeating KPA in thrilling five-setter
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 29, 2025

GSU recovered in the fourth set, winning 25-22 before carrying that momentum to the fifth set which went to the wire as they claimed a 17-15 win to co...

Ruto pardons 57 inmates serving long jail term sentences, urges rehabilitation and restorative Justice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

A foreign national from an East African Community partner state was also released on condition that they would be repatriated.

2025 CAVB Men's Championships: GSU and Prisons fall to North Africans as KPA wins five-set thriller
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 25, 2025

Kenyan clubs GSU and Kenya Prisons suffered defeats to North African giants in their final group matches at the 2025 CAVB Men’s Club Championships, wh...

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.

2025 CAVB Men’s Championships: GSU extend streak, KPA bounce back, Prisons falter again
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 24, 2025

Kenya’s GSU kept their hopes of a historic continental title alive with another dramatic comeback at the CAVB Men’s Club Championships, while KPA boun...

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...

2025 CAVB Men's Championships: GSU thrive as Kenya Prisons and KPA Struggle
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 23, 2025

GSU remain unbeaten at the 2025 CAVB Men’s Volleyball Club Championships, while fellow Kenyan sides Kenya Prisons and Kenya Ports Authority face early...

KCB dominate Kenya Prisons to finish fifth at CAVB Championships
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 13, 2025

KCB secured a fifth-place finish at the 2025 CAVB Women’s Volleyball Club Championships with a straight-sets win over familiar foes Kenya Prisons in A...

Pipeline power through as KCB and Prisons fall in CAVB quarters
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 10, 2025

Kenya Pipeline are through to the semifinals of the 2025 CAVB Women’s Club Volleyball Championships after a commanding win over APR of Rwanda. With KC...

Kenya’s prisons operating on strained budget, with Sh3 billion in unpaid bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

Principal Secretary Salome Muhia, appearing before MPs on Tuesday, said the government provides Sh192 per inmate daily, falling short of the Sh275 req...

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.

Pipeline captain Gladys Ekaru confident ahead of African Volleyball  Club Championship
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 30, 2025

The tournament, scheduled to run from April 1 to April 14, will bring together 24 teams from across the continent, all eyeing the prestigious title.

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...

Inside new Correctional Bill that seeks to improve handling of offenders
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 31, 2025

The Correctional Services Bill, 2025, currently at the public participation stage, is part of ongoing efforts to implement the recommendations of Just...

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...

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