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January 13, 2026
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Murkomen Leads Review of Correctional Services to Align with National Housing and Food Security Agenda

Murkomen Leads Review of Correctional Services to Align with National Housing and Food Security Agenda

The department also resolved to fast-track the productive use of under-utilised prison land to boost food production, supporting the country’s food security agenda. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Kenya's State Department for Correctional Services, led by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, is realigning its priorities with national development goals, primarily focusing on releasing prison land for the Affordable Housing Programme and boosting food production.

  • The discussions centered on implementing Presidential Directives to release prison land for the Affordable Housing Programme.
  • President Ruto's administration is pushing to utilize under-utilized prison land for food production and potentially leasing idle land to investors.
  • Specific plans include relocating Kisii Prison to free up land for 10,000 affordable housing units and fast-tracking the commercialization of prison industries for self-sufficiency.

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