Government reaffirms commitment to prison officers’ welfare, rehabilitation
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of correctional services officers, enhancing prison conditions and strengthening rehabilitation programmes for offenders. Speaking when he represented President William Ruto at the graduation/pass out ceremony for 36 Kenya Prison Service (KPS) Cadet Officers at the Kenya Prisons Staff College, Ruiru, Deputy President Kithure…
The government has reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing the welfare and rehabilitation of prison officers, as well as improving prison conditions. During a graduation ceremony for 36 Kenya Prison Service (KPS) Cadet Officers, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki encouraged the new officers to prioritize integrity, patriotism, and adherence to the law and Constitution.
Kindiki also commissioned the Wanini Kireri Magereza Level IV Hospital, located at the PSTC in Ruiru, Kiambu County. This commissioning marks a significant step in providing high-quality healthcare to inmates, correctional service personnel, and the local community. Equipped with modern medical facilities under the National Equipment Support Programme and fully accredited by the Social Health Authority, the 150-bed hospital is the latest addition to Kenya's efforts to modernize its healthcare infrastructure and achieve first-world status within a generation.
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