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Prisons’ tough rules for trainees’ passout under COVID-19 'pandemic menace'

Prisons to host unique pass out for trainees. (Photo/Courtesy)

For the first time, the Prisons department will conduct a pass out parade without its usual fanfare and the trainees will not be allowed to invite relatives and friends.

The event planned on Wednesday at the Kenya Prisons Staff Training College in Ruiru, will observe strict health protocols that require all 3,000 trainees and staff members to undergo mandatory Covid-19 test three days prior to the ceremony.

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