The official twitter account for Kenya Prisons Service run by the Communications team at the Prisons Headquarters,Magereza House,Nairobi,Kenya
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Jun 10
SHA Biometric Registration Exercise Launched.
The Commissioner General of Prisons, Mr. Patrick Aranduh, CBS, today joined the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, at the launch of the SHA Biometric Registration Exercise for dependants and the Public Officers Medical Scheme
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Jun 10
Fund (POMSF) Tariffs Signing Ceremony at Kenyatta National Hospital.
The initiative will enhance access to quality healthcare for Kenya Prisons Service officers and their families through improved patient identification, reduced fraud, and streamlined healthcare services under
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Jun 10
KENYA PRISONS SERVICE SHINES AT QV NYERI CHESS OPEN 2026.
The Kenya Prisons Service Chess Club made an impressive mark at the Quo Vadis (QV) Nyeri Chess Open 2026, fielding a contingent of 25 participants and emerging as the recipient of the Special Award for the Most
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Participants from One Chess Club.
Among the outstanding performers was SGT Macharia Gilbert Mwangi, who was awarded a cash prize as the Best Person with Disability (PWD) in the tournament. The event also recognized exceptional performances in various categories, including
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Best Veteran and Best PWD.
The awards ceremony was graced by the President of the Chess Kenya Federation, Mr. Benard Wanjala, and the President of the Cameroon Chess Federation, Mr. Benjamin, who joined other guests in celebrating the achievements of the players.
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QUO VADIS NYERI CHESS OPEN 2026.
Kenya Prisons Service 2026 Inter-Regional Chess Champion, SSGT Benard Chacha, was in action today during Round 3 of the 8-round Classical Chess category at the prestigious Quo Vadis Nyeri Chess Open 2026.
SSGT Chacha continues to showcase his
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tactical prowess and competitive spirit as he represents the Kenya Prisons Service among top chess players from across the country. The tournament provides an excellent platform for participants to test their skills, gain valuable experience, and promote the growth of chess in
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COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF PRISONS VISITS KITALE COMMAND ON WORKING TOUR
The Commissioner General of Prisons, Mr. Patrick Aranduh, CBS, today conducted a working tour of Kitale Command, comprising Kitale Main Prison, Kitale Medium Prison, Kitale Annex Prison, and Kitale Women
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progress of the dispensary under construction at Kitale Annex Prison.
The Commissioner General was accompanied by senior officers, including the Director of Rehabilitation and Welfare, SACGP Priscila Majere, MBS; the Director of Farms, Patrick Kariri, OGW; and the Head of
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KILIFI GK PRISON MARKS WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY.
Kilifi GK Prison today joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Environment Day through a tree-planting exercise aimed at promoting environmental conservation and supporting the national tree-growing initiative.
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The institution hosted a delegation from the National Heroes Council led by Chairperson Jimmy Angwenyi and CEO Dr. Charles Wambia, accompanied by board members Rt. Rev. David Lebarleleyia, John Kenywua, Chirchir Fatik, among others.
The team joined prison staff and inmates in
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planting over 1,200 assorted tree seedlings within the institution, reaffirming their commitment to environmental sustainability and the Government's greening agenda.
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Kenya Prisons Service Bids Farewell to partner Taking Up International Humanitarian Role
The Kenya Prisons Service today bade farewell to one of its distinguished partners, Damaris Seina, as she embarks on a new international assignment with the International Committee of the
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