Correctional Services PS Beacco urge for enhanced partnership in renewed push for reforms

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – The State Department for Correctional Services is leveraging on collaboration, policy alignment and resource mobilisation as part of a strategy to drive correctional reforms.

Themed “Partnerships for impact,” the forum brought together representatives from the diplomatic corps, the Kenya Prisons Services, Probation and Aftercare Services, civil society, and the private sector.

While engaging with stakeholders Principal Secretary Correctional Services Ms. Salome Beacco underscored the critical role of partnerships in advancing transformation within Kenya’s Correctional system.

“Our presence here affirms a vital truth real, lasting change is never achieved in isolation. It is forged in the spirit of collaboration that purpose is clear to create pathways for rehabilitation and reintegration that are effective, inclusive and sustainable for the common good”, said PS Beacco

“Our mission is well cut out effective rehabilitation is not only a moral duty but a strategic necessity for national stability, public safety, and inclusive development,” added the PS. 

PS noted that over 55,000 inmates are admitted to correctional facilities each year as individuals enter custodial correctional system and over 100,000 placed under non-custodial referrals with supervision, she urged the stakeholders to see beyond the numbers and focus on each person’s potential for reform and reintegration.

“This journey requires all of us let us foster open dialogue, co-create solutions and measure success not just by quantitatively but by changed lives and restored communities.” She added.

The PS further outlined three strategic pillars guiding the department transformation agenda that include legal and institutional strengthening, rehabilitation and social protection, and economic empowerment with environmental sustainability. 

On ongoing prison reforms, she affirmed the Department’s Commitment to align with the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and international human rights standards noting that plans are underway to digitize Services through the development of the offender management information system.