President William Ruto announced significant improvements to the welfare of prison officers, addressing decades of neglect through enhanced salaries, healthcare, and housing.

• Entry-level remuneration for a prison constable has increased by over 36 percent.
• The welfare improvements are being rolled out by the Kenyan Government.
• A new 150-bed referral hospital and 28,000 housing units are part of the initiative, alongside increased investment in technology.

President William Ruto will preside over the Kenya Prisons Service 27th Officer Cadet passing-out parade in Ruiru, Kiambu.

• The President will also commission the Wanini Kirei Magereza Level IV hospital, a 150-bed facility.
• Key individuals involved include President William Ruto and the late Wanini Kireri, former Commandant of the Prisons Staff Training College.
• The new hospital, named after Wanini Kireri, has already begun outpatient services and is integrated with the Social Health Authority's Usalama cover for comprehensive medical care for state department officers and their dependents.

The Kenyan government has pledged to enhance the welfare of correctional services officers and improve prison conditions, alongside strengthening rehabilitation programs.

• The Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) celebrated the graduation of 36 Cadet Officers.
• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki commissioned the new Wanini Kireri Magereza Level IV Hospital in Ruiru.
• The 150-bed capacity hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and is accredited by the Social Health Authority (SHA).

Kenya's Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced an acceleration of security sector reforms aimed at enhancing public service delivery.

• Key reform pillars include strengthened training, modernized infrastructure, and improved officer welfare.
• The announcement was made during the pass-out parade of Kenya Prisons Service cadets at the Prisons Staff Training College (PSTC) in Ruiru.
• Notable developments included the commissioning of the Wanini Kireri Magereza Hospital, a 150-bed facility, and the deployment of 41 vehicles.