Kenya’s Borstal Institutions, established under the Borstal Institutions Act, Cap. 92 in 1963, are dedicated to the rehabilitation of young offenders aged 15 to 18. Their mandate is to separate youth from adult criminals, reducing negative influences and focusing on reform. Key roles include providing vocational training in fields like carpentry and masonry, formal education up to secondary level, and individualized counseling. This holistic approach aims to facilitate positive behavioral change, preparing the youth for productive reintegration into society upon release.
CEO: Patrick M. Aranduh, MBS
Patrick M. Aranduh, MBS is the current Commissioner General of Prisons in Kenya, appointed in July 2024. He has a long career in the Kenya Prisons Service, taking on significant leadership roles within the organization. Under his leadership, Kenya Prisons is focused on transforming into a more efficient correctional service with
emphasis on national priorities such as environmental conservation and food security.
Board of Governors
Musalia Mudavadi
Acting Cabinet Secretary Interior and National Administration
Dr. Salome Muhia- Beacco
Principal Secretary- State Department of Correctional Services
Patrick Mwiti Aranduh
Commissioner General Prisons Service
Functions
- Rehabilitation of Youth Offenders: Focus on reform rather than punishment for offenders aged 15-18.
- Vocational Training: Offer skills training in carpentry, tailoring, masonry, and more to promote self-sufficiency.
- Formal Education: Provide basic and secondary education to support continued learning.
- Behavioral Counseling: Offer guidance and therapy to encourage positive behavioral change.
- Skill Certification: Equip inmates with certificates in trades to improve job prospects upon release.
- Personal Development Programs: Promote self-awareness and emotional management skills.
- Health and Wellness Support: Ensure physical and mental health resources are accessible.
- Separation from Adult Offenders: Protect youth from negative influences by housing them separately.
- Parole and Reintegration Planning: Guide gradual reintegration through supervised release.
- Community Service and Social Responsibility: Encourage positive societal engagement through structured community service programs
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- Kenya Prison Headquarters
- Bishop Road Upperhill, Next to NSSF Building.
- P. O. Box 30175 -00100, Nairobi.
- cgp@prisons.go.ke
- 020 2722902