Parole in Kenya; a case for a more comprehensive parole framework in Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorWafula, B. S.
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-07T15:59:15Z
dc.date.available2025-05-07T15:59:15Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionFull - text Undergraduate research project
dc.description.abstractIn response to the inherent challenges in fulfilling the rehabilitative aspect of sentencing within our current criminal justice system, particularly contributing to escalating recidivism rates, this research advocates for crucial reforms in the prison setup. Specifically, the study delves into a comprehensive examination and assessment of the legal, policy, and institutional framework governing parole in Kenya. The primary objective is to pinpoint potential deficiencies, inadequacies, and areas requiring improvement within the existing legal framework, in particular the Prisons Act which has mandate when it comes to matters parole. Furthermore, the research seeks to investigate the viability of conducting a comparative analysis between the parole laws of Kenya and South Africa. This comparative lens aims to discern whether leveraging insights from South Africa's legal approach to parole could contribute substantively to the enhancement of Kenya's parole laws. This paper recommends for the establishment of dedicated parole boards. These boards would be specifically tasked with hearing cases related to parole and determining whether individuals meet the criteria for release. The findings are expected to inform policy makers, lawyers, adjudicators, and scholars, contributing to the ongoing discourse on the optimization of parole administration in Kenya. Key Words: Parole, Recidivism, Framework, Commissioner, Parole Board.
dc.identifier.citationWafula, B. S. (2024). Parole in Kenya; a case for a more comprehensive parole framework in Kenya [Strathmore University]. http://hdl.handle.net/11071/15710
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11071/15710
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherStrathmore University
dc.titleParole in Kenya; a case for a more comprehensive parole framework in Kenya
dc.typeThesis
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