Male inmates at the Kajiado GK Prison became the second beneficiaries of the He for He triple-decker bed campaign after the facility received 260 triple-decker beds.
The beds, that were handed over by Correctional Services Principal Secretary Dr. Salome Beacco, are part of the about 20,000 such beds expected to be fabricated and distributed across all Male prisons in the country in a campaign meant to address prison overcrowding and restore human dignity which is being spearheaded by the PS.
Speaking while handing over the beds, the PS said the initiative represents a significant step forward in addressing challenges faced by the country’s correctional system.
“The unique needs of prisons prompted the He for He triple-decker bed campaign. The model derives from international good practices allowing for improved conditions within correctional facilities while at the same time maintaining security standards.” Observed the PS.
She said the initiative demonstrates the power of partnerships in driving meaningful change within the correctional system which will create conditions that will allow for better rehabilitation of offenders.
Commissioner General of Prisons Patrick Aranduh said the initiative will ensure dignity for inmates even as he challenged them to take advantage of the hospitable conditions arising from the initiative to truly transform.
“We are transforming our corrections because it will support ongoing rehabilitation efforts by providing more humane conditions, aligning with global human rights standards. This is the right thing to do.” Said the Commissioner General.
The beds donated today were part of about 2,000 beds planned to be fabricated and assembled from funds raised during the He-for-He Adopt a Triple Decker Bed Campaign dinner fundraiser held earlier this month.