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Leaking roofs, unsafe water: The poor condition of Kenya's prisons

Kamiti Maximum Prison perimeter wall. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

A recent Auditor General report revealed deplorable living conditions in various prisons across the country.

According to Auditor General Nancy Gathungu's report for Fiscal Year 2021/22, a lack of adequate budget provision may lead to further deterioration of prisons.

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