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Government sued for denying prisoners conjugal rights: “Marriages are collapsing”
The three petitioners John Wangai, Peter Agoro, and Anthony Murimi, argued that the denial of conjugal rights to prisoners violates Article 45 of the Constitution
Distressed ex-prisons officer who quit to nurse wife and newborn seeks help to rejoin service
Jmash Kamau, a former prison officer, is pleading for help to get reinstated after leaving his job five years ago to care for his wife and newborn in Kitengela.
Kenyan Prisoners to Work, Earn Salaries and Pay Taxes in Proposed Correctional Services Reforms
The Kenyan government introduces reforms for prisoners to work, earn salaries, and pay taxes, aiming to support rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
Kenyan Newspapers Review for June 11: Government Unveils Plan for Prisoners to Start Paying Taxes
Each prisoner will have to work and pay taxes as the government collaborates with relevant stakeholders, including the Chandaria Foundation's program.
Siaya: Gunshots Rent the Air as Prisoners Stage Brazen Daytime Escape from Custody
Joseph Okombo, a 27-year-old man serving a two-year jail term at Siaya GK Prison escaped easily from police while they were working in a nearby garden.
Kenyans Decline Warder Invitation to Go to Prison: "Imejengwa Kwa Ajili Yenu"
A video doing rounds on social media shows a warder inviting Kenyans to prison, saying the cells were built for them. However, many hilariously declined.
Kamiti Prisoner Faults Women for 70% Of Convictions: "There’s Always a Woman Involved”
A video posted on social media depicted a prisoner at the Kamiti Maximum Prison claiming that most of the convictions were attributed to Kenyan women.
Dedan Kimathi's Widow Mukami's Last Wish: "Remove My Husband's Body from Kamiti"
Freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi's widow Mukami Kimathi, died aged 96. Kimathi's daughter Everlyne said her mother's last wish was to have her husband reburied.
Women Narrate Horrific Experiences Behind Bars at Lang'ata Women's Prison after Their Release
Eric Omondi, Samidoh's US promoter Bernice Saroni and other philanthropists aided in the release of 33 prisoners serving term at the Lang'ata Women's Prison.
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