13/10/2026
๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ: ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ก๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ง๐๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ก ๐ฆ๐ข๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ
His Excellency Prof. Kithure Kindiki, Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya, this morning officially opened the Correctional Service Week 2026 at The Edge Convention Centre, Nairobi, under the theme โTransforming Correctional Services through Technology and Green Solutions.โ
In his address, the Deputy President called for a progressive shift from fragmented, paper-based processes to secure, integrated and data-driven systems that enhance coordination across the justice value chain. He emphasised that technology must be adopted responsibly, safeguarding human dignity, personal information, the rights and welfare of persons in custody, and protection against discrimination.
On environmental sustainability, he called for a holistic approach to green solutions, including renewable energy, water harvesting and conservation, efficient waste management, climate-smart agriculture, tree growing and environmentally responsible infrastructure.
The Deputy President was accompanied by the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Correctional Services, Dr. Salome Beacco, CBS; Principal Secretary for the State Department for Devolution, Hon. Michael Lenasalon; Commissioner General of Prisons, Patrick Aranduh, CBS; Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Kenya, H.E. Sultan Hajiyev; Chairperson of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee, Hon. George Murugara, CBS; Special Envoy on Climate Change, Amb. Ali D. Mohamed, CBS; and Hon. Lady Justice Margaret Muigai, representing the Chief Justice of Kenya, among other senior government officials and partners.
The week provides an opportunity to showcase innovations, strengthen partnerships and advance sustainable, technology-driven approaches to justice, rehabilitation and reintegration.