The Kenya Prisons Service (K.P.S) is a state department in the Ministry of Interior and National Administration. The service operates under the legal framework provided under the Prisons Act (Cap 90) and the Borstal Act (Cap 92) and is headed by the Commissioner General of Prisons (CGP).
The Keny... read morea Prisons plays a pivotal role in the Criminal Justice System, focusing on public safety and security. Its primary responsibilities include:
Safe Custody: Ensuring the secure detention of individuals lawfully committed to prison.
Rehabilitation and Reformation: Helping offenders reform and prepare for reintegration back into society.
The Kenya Prisons system was introduced by the British colonial administration in 1902 with the enactment of the East Africa Prisons Regulations. Key milestones include:
1911: Gained autonomy.
Independence Era: Reforms were strengthened with the enactment of Chapters 90 and 92 of Kenyan law, establishing the Kenya Prisons Act (Cap 90) and the Borstal Act (Cap 92).
The Kenya Prisons Service has expanded to manage 140 penal institutions:
134 facilities for adult offenders.
3 facilities for youthful offenders (2 Borstal Institutions and 1 Youthful Correctional Training Centre).
The Kenya Prisons Service wishes to announce to the general public that there are available vacancies for Professional Cadet Officers, Technicians and Artisans. Prospective candidates wishing to apply
The Kenya Prisons Service wishes to announce to the general public that there are available vacancies for Professional Cadet Officers, Technicians and Artisans. Prospective candidates wishing to apply
The Kenya Prisons Service wishes to announce to the general public that there are available vacancies for Professional Cadet Officers, Technicians and Artisans. Prospective candidates wishing to apply
The Kenya Prisons Service wishes to announce to the general public that there are available vacancies for Professional Cadet Officers, Technicians and Artisans. Prospective candidates wishing to apply
The Kenya Prisons Service wishes to announce to the general public that there are available vacancies for Professional Cadet Officers, Technicians and Artisans. Prospective candidates wishing to apply
The Kenya Prisons Service wishes to announce to the general public that there are available vacancies for Professional Cadet Officers, Technicians and Artisans. Prospective candidates wishing to apply
