Inmates in an examination room. [Photo/the-star.co.ke]
Forty-four inmates at the Naivasha Prison are set to seat this year’s KCPE exam.
17 of them are serving life and death sentences. Mose Kodek, the institution's welfare officer, disclosed that the number of those enrolling for education at the prison has been ascending gradually over the years. “This year’s number of KCPE candidates is an increase from last year’s 35. We are set for the exam that officially kicks off Tuesday,” he said. Shortage of training materials and competent teachers are the main challenges the institution has been facing. “We have been forced to use fellow inmates as teachers. They have performed beyond our expectations, despite the challenges,” he said. Patrick Mwenda, the officer in charge of teaching was on Saturday feted with the Outstanding Correctional Service Employee Award in the continent. During the ceremony, held in the UK, Mwenda was acknowledged by the International Corrections and Prisons Association for his exemplary work. The association recognised the officer for his work in rehabilitating hundreds of inmates through education and vocational courses.