Ushering the New year 2024
It's was a magnificent sight at Nyeri Command as the Commissioner General of Prisons Brig (Rtd) John K. Warioba,CBS joined staff and inmates to celebrate the new year .
The occasion was graced by His Excellency the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya Hon. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH, Her Execellency The Spouse of The Deputy President Pastor Dr. Dorcas Rigathi,Principal Secreatary State department for Correctional Service Dr. Salome Muhia-Beacco, CBS,His Excellency Hon.Mutahi Kahiga Governor Nyeri County,Senator Nyeri County Hon.Wahome Wamatinga
The delegation was received by the Regional Commander ACGP Ali Athman.The celebration began with a service presided over by Pastor Dr. Dorcas Rigathi where she encouraged the inmates with the illustration of Joseph in bible and committed to championing for safe environment after release.
The keynote speaker His Excellency the Deputy President Hon Rigathi Gachagua, EGH encouraged inmates to follow through rehabilation course offered .He empahsized on the governments committment to modernize Prison industries Prison facilities,improve the staff welfare through better housing, salary increment that will be effective 1st July to boost the officers morale.
The Commissioner General of Prisons appreciated the Deputy President for choosing to celebrate the new year with Nyeri Command.
The event culminated with the Deputy President serving, sharing lunch and handing over donations to both staff, inmates and children accompanying their mother's.
Senior officers present include OIC Nyeri Women,OIC Nyeri Medium ,Nyeri County security officials among others.