Kitale: 38 prisoners released in bid to decongest prisons

Kitale: 38 prisoners released in bid to decongest prisons

By Moses Wekesa

The government’s plan to decongest prisons countrywide saw 38 lucky prisoners released from Kitale Annex Prison on Friday.

The prisoners, most of whom were petty offenders will be handed over to the Probation Department where they will undergo Community Service Order (CSO) program before being released to the community.

According to the officer in charge of Kitale Annex Prison Francis Itulia, the facility had submitted 64 names of the already identified prisoners for review by the High Court and 38 out of the 64 were approved and set for release.

“I urge the general public to accept the released prisoners back into the community for they have reformed and ready to participate in building the nation,” said Itula.

Itulia further noted that the prison has more than 120 prisoners convicted with petty offences.

“During their sentences they were trained on different technical and non-technical skills which I believe they will make use of and earn an honest living when they get back to the community,” said Inspector of Kitale Annex Prison Solomon Karonei.

One of those released was Francis Masinde, 62, who told Citizen Digital that he was arrested for drunkenness.

“I am now a reformed man and I will never go back to my drinking spree. My focus now is to work hard and ensure my family has food on the table. Being a drunk wastes time and resources,” said Masinde.

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Community Service Order (CSO) Francis Itulia Kitale Annex Prison The Inspector of Kitale Annex Prison Solomon Karonei

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