Bungoma Women Prisons Encourages Community to Support Reintegration of Former Inmates

Kimilili — The officer-in-charge of Bungoma Women Prisons, Chida Wafula, has urged the local community to actively support the reintegration of former prisoners. During a ceremony in Kimilili, Wafula emphasized the importance of community acceptance to help former inmates transition back into society after their release.

According to Kenya News Agency, the Department of Prisons provides convicts with guidance, counseling, and training in various technical fields to prepare them for life outside prison. These programs aim to equip them with skills for income-generating activities. Wafula highlighted these efforts while speaking at an event marking the release of Rose Nato, a 56-year-old who served a three-year term at Bungoma Women Prison. The ceremony, attended by prison staff and welfare officers, celebrated Nato’s return to her family and community.

The event saw moments of joy and ululation as Nato was welcomed back by her family and neighbors. Her husband, Wangila Nato, and other family members expressed their happiness at her return, underscoring the community’s role in supporting those who have completed their sentences. The reintroduction of former inmates like Rose Nato into society is a crucial step towards their successful reintegration and highlights the ongoing need for community involvement in this process.