Correctional Services Introduction Part 1

State Department for Correctional Services is domicile within the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government. It comprises of two technical departments namely Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) and Probation and After Care Service (PACS) supported by General Administration, Planning and Support Services. It is a sub sector in the GJLO sector and its mandate is to ensure humane and safe containment of inmates in custody, supervision, rehabilitation and re-settlement of offenders.