Nairobi:The Correctional Service Week 2026 concluded with a renewed focus on the need for reforms within the country’s correctional system. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, speaking at the closing ceremony held at the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi, emphasized the importance of investing in skills development and rehabilitation programs. He highlighted how such initiatives can lead to job creation, economic growth, and the development of safer communities.
According to Kenya News Agency, Mudavadi stressed that rehabilitation should target the root causes of offending and equip inmates with necessary skills and values for reintegration into society. He linked offender rehabilitation to the national economic transformation agenda, which seeks to expand opportunities and promote inclusive development.
Dr. Salome Beacco, the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Correctional Services, emphasized the role of digital transformation in correctional governance. She noted that the focus should be on restoring human dignity through innovation and leveraging information and communication technologies to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
On environmental sustainability, Dr. Beacco reaffirmed the department’s commitment to transitioning correctional facilities to clean energy solutions, aligning with the government’s green agenda. She called on development partners and government agencies to support this transition with technology and expertise.
Petroleum Principal Secretary Kello Harsama also addressed the forum, announcing a joint initiative with the State Department for Correctional Services to transition facilities from wood fuel to liquefied petroleum gas and other clean energy alternatives. The closing ceremony saw participation from key figures, including Commissioner General of Prisons Patrick Aranduh, Probation and Aftercare Service Secretary Shadrack Kavutai, and various development partners.
