Prison PS's pledge on minors incarcerated with their mothers

Prisons Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni speaks after a meeting with Kenya Prisons directors and regional commanders. [Courtesy, Standard]

Correctional Services PS Mary Muthoni has expressed concern over the welfare of minors who have to live in prison with their incarcerated mothers and said the government is laying out strategies to address their plight.

"The current state of affairs where children are whiling their time in prison alongside their mothers is not sustainable. Besides the stigma they have to live with, they are exposed to all manner of ills, including diseases. We are working with other government agencies to address this," Ms Muthoni said.