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04/09/2026

Highlights of the Principal Secretary, State Department for Correctional Services, Dr Salome M. Beacco, CBS, visit to the Garissa Probation Office, Garissa County.


The Principal Secretary, State Department for Correctional Services, Dr Salome M Beacco, CBS, visited the Garissa Proba...
03/09/2026

The Principal Secretary, State Department for Correctional Services, Dr Salome M Beacco, CBS, visited the Garissa Probation Office in Garissa County earlier today to review the implementation of various programs in correctional facilities in the county.

During the visit, the Principal Secretary urged probation officers to deepen partnerships, embrace technology, enhance social crime prevention initiatives, protect the vulnerable, and uphold integrity & professionalism to enhance supervision, rehabilitation, and re-integration of offenders serving non-custodial measures.

The Principal Secretary further challenged the officers as they undertake their duties, to make lasting contributions to the probationers, the families, communities and the country.

The Ag. Secretary, PACS, Mr Shadrack Kavutai appreciated the Principal Secretary for spearheading key reforms to strengthen community-based corrections, including championing staff welfare through promotions and the implementation of PACS organizational structure, among others.

Accompanying the PS was the Deputy Commissioner General for the Kenya Prison Service, Ms Jane Kirii, North Eastern Regional Probation Director, Mr Joseph Muasya; Garissa County Probation Director, Mr Stephen Kivuva; and Garissa Township Deputy County Commissioner, Mr Sebastian Okiring, alongside other government officials.

Later on, the Acting Secretary and probation staff joined the Principal Secretary in planting over 600 trees at Garissa GK Prison.

OFFENDER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM TO STRENGTHEN OFFENDER REINTEGRATION AND IMPROVE PACS SERVICE DELIVERYThe Probation and Af...
19/08/2026

OFFENDER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM TO STRENGTHEN OFFENDER REINTEGRATION AND IMPROVE PACS SERVICE DELIVERY

The Probation and Aftercare Service (PACS) is set to strengthen the reintegration of offenders into their families and communities through the introduction of an offender communication system that will enable offenders in PACS institutions to maintain regular contact with their families.

The system is being introduced in partnership with Telio Group and will initially be piloted at Nairobi Probation Hostel and Nakuru Girls Probation Hostel, before consideration for rollout to the other PACS institutions.
The initiative is expected to play a significant role in supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders by helping them maintain and rebuild relationships with their families while they are undergoing institutional rehabilitation.

For many offenders, maintaining meaningful family connections is an important part of preparing for life after institutional care. Regular communication can help preserve family bonds, provide emotional and social support, and create a stronger support network for offenders as they transition back into their communities.

Speaking during a meeting between Telio Group, led by Ghislain d’Adesky, and the PACS technical team, the Acting Secretary, Mr. Shadrack Kavutai, welcomed the partnership and said that the system will also enhance the ability of PACS officers to facilitate effective reintegration by strengthening communication between offenders and their families. This will complement existing rehabilitation, counselling, supervision and reintegration interventions undertaken by the Service.

The telecommunication company is already on the ground and will be conducting site visits as from tomorrow the 20th August 2026 in Nairobi Probation Hostel.


PACS Puts Communities at the Centre of Crime Prevention.The Probation and Aftercare Service (PACS) has challenged commun...
14/08/2026

PACS Puts Communities at the Centre of Crime Prevention.

The Probation and Aftercare Service (PACS) has challenged communities to take a more active role in preventing crime before it happens.

The call was made today during the closing of a three-day Social Crime Prevention Training of Trainers Workshop held in Nakuru County under the Community Probation Volunteer (CPV) Project.

The Acting Secretary of Probation and Aftercare Service, Mr. Shadrack Kavutai said traditional justice approaches have largely focused on what happens after an offence is committed, while the CPV model seeks to involve communities earlier by identifying and addressing factors that may contribute to crime.

“What if we could intervene before crime happens?” the Acting Secretary asked participants.

The CPV Project gives communities a greater role in crime prevention, rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders while strengthening collaboration between probation officers and community volunteers.

Participants were trained on social crime prevention, partnerships, resource mobilisation and the respective roles of probation officers and Community Probation Volunteers. They were urged to return to their stations with practical action plans and share the knowledge gained with their communities.

The initiative is anchored in the PACS Social Crime Prevention Strategy 2026–2030, which promotes a proactive, preventive and community-driven approach to crime prevention.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA Kenya ) has supported the project through capacity building and strengthening community participation.

JICA Senior Program Officer Simon Kariuki urged participants to cascade the lessons learned, while Rift Valley Regional Director Dr. Florence Mueni called for the CPV model to be expanded to more stations across Kenya.

Also present were Nairobi/Kiambu Regional Director, Madam Sarah John, Deputy Director Ann Kimathi , Deputy Director Benta Ochieng and other Senior officers from PACS headquarters.


Today marks the close of the three-day Sensitization forums on Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) spearheaded by the Prob...
06/08/2026

Today marks the close of the three-day Sensitization forums on Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) spearheaded by the Probation and Aftercare Service in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

The sensizition forums were held in in Narok, Meru, Marsabit, and Isiolo Counties. The forums brought together stakeholders from the criminal justice system, community elders and leaders.

The Acting Secretary, Probation and Aftercare Service, Mr. Shadrack Kavutai, in his remarks, said that Alternative Justice Systems are firmly anchored in restorative justice principles. They seek not only to resolve disputes but also to repair relationships, promote accountability, restore dignity to victims, rehabilitate offenders, and strengthen community cohesion. These are principles that resonate strongly with the mandate of the

The sensitizations aimed at strengthening implementation of AJS by ensuring that disputes are resolved amicably, strengthens community trust, reduces the burden on formal justice institutions, fosters lasting peace and social cohesion.

Alternative Justice Systems complement the work of the Probation and Aftercare Service through it's various functions and mandates that includes rehabilitation, reintegration, reconciliation and restoration of justice initiatives.

The Probation and Aftercare Service appreciates UNODC Eastern Africa for its invaluable support in advancing Alternative Justice Systems and hosting all the invited stakeholders for the successful sensitization forums.


JAPAN'S ENVOY TOURS BONDO PROBATION STATION Today, representing the Acting Secretary, PACS, Ms Hellen Ajwallah, Director...
30/07/2026

JAPAN'S ENVOY TOURS BONDO PROBATION STATION

Today, representing the Acting Secretary, PACS, Ms Hellen Ajwallah, Director, Aftercare Directorate, received the Japan Ambassador to Kenya, H.E.Hiroshi Matsuura, at the Bondo Probation Station.

The ambassador visited the station, which is one of the 8 pilot stations, to assess the progress of the PACS/JICA Community Probation Volunteers Project.

Presenting a brief on the project, Madam Ajwallah appreciated the technical assistance given since the inception of the pilot phase.
The Ambassador commended the cooperation between Kenya and Japan in enhancing modern probation practices.

Present during the visit were: Mr Peter Gama, the Nyanza Regional Probation Director; Mr Shinkawa Makoto, the Chief Representative, JICA Kenya; and Mr Alfred Manduku, the Deputy County Commissioner, Bondo.

Embassy of Japan in Kenya
JICA Kenya


21/07/2026

State Department for Correctional Services today presided over the closing of the Peace Education Programme aimed at equipping officers with skills to strengthen rehabilitation of offenders and providing professional wellness intervention for the officers.

The Secretary Administration, State Department for Correctional Services, Mr Sammy Kioko, represented the Principal Secretary, State Department for Correctional Services, Dr Salome Beacco, CBS, during the official closing of the training held at Nairobi Boys Probation Hostel.

Mr Kioko was received by the Acting Secretary, Probation KE, Mr Shadrack Kavutai.

The Prem Rawat Foundation empowered selected probation officers with technical knowledge on the Peace Education Program.

The State Department for Correctional Services today presided over closing of the Peace Education Programme aimed at equ...
21/07/2026

The State Department for Correctional Services today presided over closing of the Peace Education Programme aimed at equipping officers with skills to strengthen rehabilitation of offenders and providing professional wellness intervention for the officers.

The Secretary Administration, State Department for Correctional Services Mr Sammy Kioko represented the Principal Secretary State Department for Correctional Services Dr Salome Beacco, CBS, during official closing of the training held at Nairobi Boys Probation Hostel, Nairobi County.

Mr Kioko was received by Acting Secretary, Probation and Aftercare Service Mr Shadrack Kavutai.

The Peace Education Programme training recognizes the role that officers play in managing offenders through supervision, rehabilitation and reintegration in the community.

The programme will be piloted in Probation Stations in Nairobi Region and will integrate 'self awareness’ and 'self discovery' aspects to strengthen rehabilitation programs.

The Prem Rawat Foundation empowered selected probation officer’s technical knowledge on the Peace Education Programme.

The Acting Secretary Probation KE Mr. Shadrack Kavutai today closed the Peace Education Programme training of Probation ...
15/07/2026

The Acting Secretary Probation KE Mr. Shadrack Kavutai today closed the Peace Education Programme training of Probation Officers at the Nairobi Probation Hostel.

In his remarks, the Acting Secretary said that, 'the Programme will be piloted within selected stations and at the Nairobi Probation Hostel. The lessons and experiences gained during this period will provide valuable insights into how this programme can be integrated into our rehabilitation interventions and staff wellness initiatives.'

The programme is modelled to impact both staff and offenders.
He appreciated the Prem Rawat Foundation for facilitation.


The Acting Secretary, Probation and Aftercare Service (PACS), Mr. Shadrack Kavutai, on 1st July 2026, hosted the leaders...
02/07/2026

The Acting Secretary, Probation and Aftercare Service (PACS), Mr. Shadrack Kavutai, on 1st July 2026, hosted the leadership of the Pan African Dignity Corrections Initiative (PADCI), led by its Founder, Ms Nina Hansen, and Programs & Operations Coordinator, Mr. Kelvin Hamisi, who made a courtesy call at Probation headquarters.

The meeting explored opportunities for strategic collaboration to advance the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders serving non-custodial sentences and other potential partnership areas.

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