Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called on stakeholders in the correctional services sector to sustain ongoing reforms aimed at improving efficiency, professionalism, and humane treatment within Kenya’s correctional system.
Speaking during a gala dinner to mark the end of the Correctional Service Week, Murkomen said the transformation underway in the State Department for Correctional Services reflects the government’s belief that “change is possible, service is sacred, and efficiency and humanity can coexist.”
He praised officers for their dedication and teamwork, noting that collaboration across the department continues to drive progress in offender rehabilitation and reintegration.
Murkomen added that recognizing excellence within the service helps promote innovation, integrity, and commitment to reform.
“Correctional reform is an administrative undertaking that entails moral commitment geared towards building a system that is people-centric, humane, and aligned to international standards for the treatment of offenders,” he said.
During the ceremony, 22 individuals and 24 correctional facilities were honored for outstanding performance in offender rehabilitation, reintegration, and innovation. The awards included categories for distinguished and outstanding service, celebrating both institutional and individual achievements.
Correctional Services Principal Secretary Dr. Salome Beacco reaffirmed the department’s commitment to rehabilitation and humane correctional practices, emphasizing that every life carries the potential for renewal.
The event, themed “Efficient Service Delivery for the Common Good,” highlighted the importance of operational excellence in promoting justice, rehabilitation, and public safety.
