The government has put in place measures to curb radicalisation and violent extremism in prisons, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said.
He said significant steps have been made in collaboration with the National Counter-Terrorism Centre to improve training curriculum for staff and rehabilitation programmes for inmates to check the vice in the correctional institutions.
“A multi-agency Task Force, which I appointed to assess the capacity of Kenya Prisons Service, has concluded its assignment and presented the report for further review – which we will shortly be undertaking,” President Kenyatta said.
The Head of State was speaking Wednesday at the Prisons Staff Training College in Ruiru where he presided over the passing out parade of 2,699 prisons recruits.
To reduce crime, stem radicalisation and ensure security in the country, President Kenyatta said prison institutions are required to offer not only retributive justice but also the prospect of reform.
“Our justice system exists not just to punish offenders or to deter possible offenders from doing wrong; it exists also to encourage those who have done wrong to change, and to once more contribute meaningfully to society,” the President said.
President Kenyatta commended the graduands for their diligence and commitment that saw them successfully complete the nine months training that included diploma and certificate in security and correctional science.