Communication a problem in Kenya's prisons

The Director of Offender correction and Rehabilitation in the Kenya Prison Service Mary Khaemba speaking at a Homa Bay hotel when she opened a training on socio-psychological support for Homa Bay prison warders. BY JAMES OMORO

Lack of adequate communication skills among prison warders is undermining service delivery.

The Director of Offender Correction and Rehabilitation in the Kenya Prison Service, Mary Khaemba, said poor communication skills among prison officers has deterred many inmates from acquiring services they are entitled to.