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April 18, 2026
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Over 60,000 service non custodial sentences

Over 60,000 service non custodial sentences

“The United Nations rules on non-custodial measures remind us that community participation is essential in fostering rehabilitation, reintegration and preventing re-offending” she said adding "Kenya has taken this message to its heart.” - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news to..

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Kenya is significantly advancing restorative justice with over 60,000 offenders currently serving non-custodial sentences. The government is prioritizing community-based corrections and aiming to align practices with international standards.

  • Over 60,000 offenders are serving non-custodial sentences nationwide.
  • The Correctional Services Principal Secretary, Salome Beacco, highlighted Kenya's leadership in community-driven correctional services.
  • A partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has trained and appointed 604 Community Volunteer Probation Officers, crucial in reducing recidivism.

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