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Interior CS Dr. Fred Matiang’i said 5,000 petty offenders will be released from prison to community service in May and June under Kenya Prisons Service & The Judiciary decongestion program to ease congestion in prison.
We have people jailed for only packing vehicles at yellow line and others with only Ksh600 fine, are we serious? said CS Fred Matiang’i at Kenya School of Government
Interior CS while launching Blended Induction Programme for Probation Officers further said probation and aftercare services will be upscaled to ensure effective reintegration into society.
The memorable event was graced by Chief Guest Dr. Fred Matiang’i (CS Interior) , Principal Secretary Hon. Safina Kwekwe (Correctional Service) , Henriette Geiger ( Ambassador of the European to Kenya) and others dignified guests
The United Nations Office on Drugs & Crimes( Regional Office for East Africa ) in their statement said The blended induction programme will equip Kenya Probation Officers with the knowledge and skills to serve the Mwananchi effectively.
