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Originally published by Kenyanstop
July 30, 2026
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Govt Explores Open Prisons in New Reform Plan
Kenya predominantly embraces a closed prison system, with facilities handling an inmate population of roughly 54,000...
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Kenya's justice sector is set to undergo fresh reforms with the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) exploring the establishment of specialized recovery treatment courts and open prisons.
- The initiatives aim to reduce prison congestion, improve offender rehabilitation, and lower recidivism rates.
- The National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, formed committees to assess feasibility.
- These committees are tasked with exploring innovative approaches to offender reintegration, contrasting with Kenya's predominantly closed prison system.
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