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MPs flag overcrowding, poor sanitation in prisons after Kakamega inspection

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MPs flag overcrowding, poor sanitation in prisons after Kakamega inspection

The delegation, led by Nambale MP Geoffrey Ekesa Mulanya and Borabu MP Patrick Osero, made the findings after visiting a correctional facility in Kakamega County on Tuesday, where they held discussions with both inmates and prison administrators.

By David Abonyo 6 May 2026

Jail. PHOTO/Guardian Nigeria

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86 inmates freed as Kisumu courts move to ease Kodiaga congestion

Kodiaga Maximum Prison serves as the main holding facility for inmates from South and Central Nyanza, as well as sections of the former Western Province, making it the largest prison in the region.

By Chrispho Owuor 19 Dec 2025

Mbagathi Hospital directed to treat prisoners despite unpaid bills

Health and Wellness

Mbagathi Hospital directed to treat prisoners despite unpaid bills

In the ruling, Justice Bahati Mwamuye cautioned that denying treatment to inmates would amount to a violation of their rights

By Maureen Kinyanjui 9 Sep 2025

Nearly 50 inmates escape from Southwest DR Congo prison

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Nearly 50 inmates escape from Southwest DR Congo prison

Idiofa administrator Adelard Kintolo confirmed the incident, acknowledging that the prison “no longer conformed to standards.”

By Maureen Kinyanjui 13 Aug 2025