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May 12, 2026
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Prison authorities defend ban on digital learning tools behind bars
Prison authorities and the AG have defended restrictions on inmates’ access to laptops and internet services, arguing that digital learning tools pose serious security risks in prisons...
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Kenyan prison authorities are defending their ban on digital learning tools, including laptops and internet access, for inmates, citing significant security risks.
- The Attorney-General's office, representing the prison authorities, argues that granting internet-enabled devices to convicted prisoners like Erastus Ngura Odhiambo is not a constitutional obligation and poses "profound and legitimate security concerns."
- Erastus Ngura Odhiambo, serving a 20-year sentence for murder since 2018, claims he was previously allowed these tools for his academic pursuits, including two master's degrees, but was denied them after a transfer to a different facility.
- He alleges disciplinary action was taken against him for requesting the reinstatement of his learning tools and risks losing Sh63,000 in tuition fees.
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