Reoffending in Kenya’s Prisons
Category: Prison
By: Leo Kipkogei Kemboi,
The number of the week is 11%, which is the share of previously convicted persons of the prison population in 2022.
Over the past eight years, an average of 115,727 persons have been committed to imprisonment. On average, over the last eight years, 14397 of the people who have been committed to imprisonment have already been found guilty. That implies that 12% of prisoners were previously convicted.
The number of people incarcerated increased from 133,859 in 2015 to 141,948 in 2019. Due to prison depopulation methods implemented by the National Council for Administration of Justice in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the number fell by 60% in 2020. After that, the number has grown rapidly by 82% between 2020 and 2023.
The share of previously convicted persons of the prison population in 2022 was 11%.
More Blogs
Gen Z Collective Action on Taxation and Economic Policy.
Introduction The Finance Bill 2024 in Kenya sparked a wave of collective action primarily driven by Gen Z, marking a significant moment for youth engagement in Kenyan politics. This younger generation, known for their digital fluency and facing bleak economic prospects, utilised social media platforms to voice their discontent and mobilise protests against the proposed […]
Two Immediate Monetary-Framework Imperatives for Mr. Mbadi
The credibility of Monetary Policy in Kenya is compromised at present by two factors: As we anticipated mid-year, inflation is headed below the target range for the first time; The 7-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has four vacancies. In light of the former prospect, the MPC reduced the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Policy Rate, […]
Important dates and Citizen Concerns During Budget Planning Phase for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
The Budget formulation and preparation process in Kenya is guided by a budget calendar which indicates the timelines for key activities issued in accordance with Section 36 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012.These provide guidelines on the procedures for preparing the subsequent financial year and the Medium-Term budget forecasts. The Launch of the budget […]
Adjusted IMF Program Demands on Kenya
In the IMF WEO published yesterday, the IMF elaborated its macroeconomic framework for the ongoing IMF program. The numbers clarify how the program, derailed by the mid-year Gen-Z protests, has been adjusted to make possible the Board meeting for the combined 7th and 8th Reviews scheduled for October 30. The adjustments, unfortunately, again raise profound […]
What does the Nobel Prize in Economics 2024 mean for Constitution Implementation in Kenya?
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on how a country’s institutions significantly impact its long-term economic success.[1] Their work emphasizes that it’s not just about a nation’s resources or technological advancements but rather the “rules of the game” that truly matter. Countries with […]
Reoffending in Kenya’s Prisons
| Post date: Mon, Jan 29, 2024 |
| Category: Prison |
| By: Leo Kipkogei Kemboi, |
The number of the week is 11%, which is the share of previously convicted persons of the prison population in 2022.
Over the past eight years, an average of 115,727 persons have been committed to imprisonment. On average, over the last eight years, 14397 of the people who have been committed to imprisonment have already been found guilty. That implies that 12% of prisoners were previously convicted.
The number of people incarcerated increased from 133,859 in 2015 to 141,948 in 2019. Due to prison depopulation methods implemented by the National Council for Administration of Justice in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the number fell by 60% in 2020. After that, the number has grown rapidly by 82% between 2020 and 2023.
The share of previously convicted persons of the prison population in 2022 was 11%.
More Blogs
Gen Z Collective Action on Taxation and Economic Policy.
Introduction The Finance Bill 2024 in Kenya sparked a wave of collective action primarily driven by Gen Z, marking a significant moment for youth engagement in Kenyan politics. This younger generation, known for their digital fluency and facing bleak economic prospects, utilised social media platforms to voice their discontent and mobilise protests against the proposed […]
Two Immediate Monetary-Framework Imperatives for Mr. Mbadi
The credibility of Monetary Policy in Kenya is compromised at present by two factors: As we anticipated mid-year, inflation is headed below the target range for the first time; The 7-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has four vacancies. In light of the former prospect, the MPC reduced the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Policy Rate, […]
Important dates and Citizen Concerns During Budget Planning Phase for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
The Budget formulation and preparation process in Kenya is guided by a budget calendar which indicates the timelines for key activities issued in accordance with Section 36 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012.These provide guidelines on the procedures for preparing the subsequent financial year and the Medium-Term budget forecasts. The Launch of the budget […]
Adjusted IMF Program Demands on Kenya
In the IMF WEO published yesterday, the IMF elaborated its macroeconomic framework for the ongoing IMF program. The numbers clarify how the program, derailed by the mid-year Gen-Z protests, has been adjusted to make possible the Board meeting for the combined 7th and 8th Reviews scheduled for October 30. The adjustments, unfortunately, again raise profound […]
What does the Nobel Prize in Economics 2024 mean for Constitution Implementation in Kenya?
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on how a country’s institutions significantly impact its long-term economic success.[1] Their work emphasizes that it’s not just about a nation’s resources or technological advancements but rather the “rules of the game” that truly matter. Countries with […]