Best Correctional Facilities In Kenya
List Of All Maximum Security Prisons in Kenya
- Kamiti Maximum Security Prison.
- Shimo la Tewa Maximum Security Prison.
- Naivasha Maximum Security Prison.
- Kodiaga Maximum Security Prison.
- Manyani Maximum Security Prison.
- Langata Women Maximum Security Prison.
- Kingongo Maximum Security Prison.
How many prisons does Kenya have?
Kenya
| Number of establishments/institutions | 58 887 at 5.12.2022 (Chief Registrar of the Judiciary) |
|---|---|
| The official capacity of prison system | 134 (21.3.2022) |
| The official capacity of the prison system | 34 000 (5.12.2022) |
| Occupancy level (based on official capacity) | 173.2% (5.12.2022) |
What are the ranks in Kenya prisons?
Under them are the Assistant Commissioner General, Senior Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner of Prisons, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Prisons, Assistant Commissioner of Prisons, Senior Superintendent of Prisons, Superintendent of Prisons, chief inspectors, inspectors, senior sergeants, sergeants, and corporals.
What are the different types of prisons in Kenya?
There are several different types of prisons in operation: principal prisons, maximum security prisons, medium security prisons, short sentence or minimum security prisons, district prisons, farm prisons, women’s prisons, remand prisons, and young offender prisons (Kercher, 1981).
Which is the biggest prison in Kenya?
Kamiti Maximum Security Prison
This is the largest prison in Kenya located in Kahawa West, Nairobi county.