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How Judiciary plans to decongest Nairobi prisons

Initiative was launched on August 12, 2024 at Nairobi Remand Prison

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by DAMARIS KIILU

News13 August 2024 - 06:55
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In Summary


  • The Judiciary has taken lead in spearheading critical reforms in the criminal justice system to stem overcrowding in prisons as part of efforts to foster proper rehabilitation of offenders.

The Judiciary has taken lead in spearheading critical reforms in the criminal justice system to stem overcrowding in prisons as part of efforts to foster proper rehabilitation of offenders.

Chief Justice Martha Koome said the Judiciary will promote the use of Community Service Orders (CSOs) by reviewing sentences and where appropriate, releasing convicts to perform community service instead of serving time in custody.

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