ℰ. 𝒪𝓅𝒾𝓁ℴ, ℳ𝒫𝒜

Rule of Law || Justice || Security || Father || Human Rights || Corrections || #NMR || #ExpRes Consultant ||Rt ≠ Endorsement.

[ℰ. 𝒪𝓅𝒾𝓁ℴ, ℳ𝒫𝒜 @Eopilo]

Capacity building of correctional personnel; entrenching of pro-social activities to encourage residents towards retrospection of their lives and prospects devoid of involvement in -ve narratives, causes, or ideologies. #counterterrorism #NMR

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

Respect for dignity is key to countering extremism in prisons!
@UNODC_MCP is delivering 2️⃣nd training programme on #counterterrorism in detention, focusing on #MandelaRules & #BangkokRules for #Maldives🇲🇻 @CorrectionsMv!
@EU_FPI 🇪🇺 #EUForeignPolicy
#PrisonReform

[United Nations @UN]

Women played a vital role in the drafting and adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

On Wednesday’s #WomenInDiplomacy Day, discover some of their stories and join us in honouring their legacy in advancing human rights and gender equality: https://t.co/O1XYGW6QlA

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

Marie Skłodowska Curie defended her doctoral thesis on radioactive substances at Université de la Sorbonne in Paris on 25 June 1903 and became the first woman in France to receive a doctoral degree.

[State Department for Correctional Services | Kenya @CorrectionalKE]

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Tuesday held a consultative meeting with the leadership of the State Department for Correctional Services in a strategic push meant to enhance service delivery and realize envisaged reforms.

The meeting, attended by Principal Secretary Dr. Salome Beacco, reviewed the department’s ongoing priority projects including digitalization, commercialization of prison industries, and planned relocation of some prisons to free up land for public development programmes as well as legal and policy review.

Speaking during the engagement, the Cabinet Secretary said it was important to constantly engage with technical persons within respective departments to strengthen policy oversight and ensure efficient service delivery. While lauding the department for recording notable achievements since the last strategic meeting, the CS said he remains committed to supporting the realization of ongoing reforms as well strategic priorities geared towards enhancing service delivery including digital transformation of the country’s correctional system.

And as the government moves to ensure all inmates are enrolled into the Social Health Authority to ensure they have full access to Universal Health Coverage, the CS will next week lead a meeting between the department, SHA and the National Registration Bureau to iron out outstanding issues that are derailing the full realization of the endeavor.

According to Principal Secretary Dr. Salome Beacco, the department remains committed to implementing all presidential directives as well as aligning its programmes with the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda.

The meeting was also attended by the Commissioner General of Prisons Patrick Aranduh, Acting Probation and Aftercare Service Secretary Shadrack Kavutai, Directors and heads of sections.

[ℰ. 𝒪𝓅𝒾𝓁ℴ, ℳ𝒫𝒜 @Eopilo]

Resolutions from Ukraine, Middle East to Indo Pacific

[G7 @G7]

The G7 Summit in Évian: a summit of convergence and unity in response to multiple crises: https://t.co/ykrRW3nIV1

[CNN International @cnni]

Tiny Cape Verde shocks European champions Spain with a 0-0 draw in the country's first World Cup match. https://t.co/HJRkzYEw6L

[Daily Nation @NationAfrica]

Kenya’s invitation to participate in the Group of 7 (G7) summit in Evian, France, which starts on Monday, June 15, has placed the East African country in the spotlight as some of the world’s most powerful economies discuss critical global issues.

Kenya is the only African country invited to attend this year’s G7 Leaders’ Summit, taking place from June 15–17, 2026, reportedly replacing South Africa. Read more: https://t.co/ovDKHUx2wB

[Monica Juma @Monica_Juma_]

Today, I had the honour of taking my oath of office before @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres as Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna and Executive Director of @UNODC.

In taking this oath, I am reminded that international civil service is, above all, a commitment to people. As I solemnly declared my dedication to carry out these functions with integrity, impartiality, and the utmost regard for the purposes and principles of the United Nations, I reflected on the responsibility that comes with this trust.

I step into this role with humility, gratitude and a profound sense of duty, and look forward to working with colleagues and partners across the UN system, and the world to advance peace, security, justice and the rule of law, for a more prosperous and dignified future for all.

[State Department for Correctional Services | Kenya @CorrectionalKE]

The State Department for Correctional Services is exploring partnerships to support planned upgrade of its facilities to make them more responsive to the needs of offenders.

Speaking during a meeting with officials from the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Principal Secretary Dr. Salome Beacco said the development follows the review of rehabilitation methodology from mere retribution to reforming of offenders.

According to the PS, the department is seeking partnerships to upgrade its prison infrastructure including installation of CCTV cameras and the deployment of layered technologies such as walk-through scanners at points of entry to ensure no one including prison officers accesses such facilities while in possession of contraband or mobile phones.

She thanked INL for its continued support including on legal and policy reforms as well as capacity building even as she pushed for more support in other critical areas such as the ongoing digitization programme.

While pledging continued collaboration, INL County Director Maureen Mimnaugh said her organization remains committed to support the department improve outcomes through impactful programmes.

The meeting was also attended by outgoing INL Coordinator at the U.S. Embassy in Kenya Parvathy (Paru) Sankar.

[United Nations @UN]

Amidst all the fear and doubt in the world today, courage, compassion and commitment are the highest instincts of humankind, says @antonioguterres.

[Monica Juma @Monica_Juma_]

Today, I had the distinct pleasure and honour to pay a courtesy call on His Excellency  Alexander Van der Bellen @vanderbellen - President of Austria, at the Presidential Chancellery(Präsidentschaftskanzlei), in the historic Hofburg Imperial Palace, Vienna.

I conveyed our appreciation of Austria's steadfast partnership and commitment to the UN family in Vienna, a city that continues to embody the spirit and practice of multilateralism.

As host country of @UN_Vienna, Austria continues to set a strong example, anchoring a system of shared purpose at a time when the world needs it dearly.  

I drew from his counsel and insight at the start of my tenure as the DG, UNOV and ED, @UNODC, and very much look forward to deepening the cooperation between UN Vienna and Austria.

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”

@AlbertEinstein's life advice in a letter to his son Eduard on 5 February 1930. In the picture, Einstein is riding a bicycle in Santa Barbara, USA in 1933.

#WorldBicycleDay

[United Nations @UN]

Five new non-permanent members have been elected to the UN Security Council.

Austria
Kyrgyzstan
Portugal
Trinidad and ​Tobago
Zimbabwe

The countries' two-year terms will begin on 1 January 2027.

https://t.co/GG0pBn9swn

[UEFA Champions League @ChampionsLeague]

Champions of Europe: Paris Saint-Germain 🏆

#UCLfinal

[ℰ. 𝒪𝓅𝒾𝓁ℴ, ℳ𝒫𝒜 @Eopilo]

Revolutionising healthcare in Africa through AI: Not when but how fast? https://t.co/0gtksdFPN2

[ℰ. 𝒪𝓅𝒾𝓁ℴ, ℳ𝒫𝒜 @Eopilo]

Kenya ranked 27th in UN #peacekeeping contributions with 440 deployed globally https://t.co/vH9meq2xcq

[Reads with Ravi @readswithravi]

“Do not try to do everything. Do one thing well.”

— Steve Jobs

[The Standard Digital @StandardKenya]

Kenyan researcher Professor George Njoroge wins Sh446 million award alongside UK scientist Professor Robert Bristow, for advancing early detection of oesophageal cancer.

[ℰ. 𝒪𝓅𝒾𝓁ℴ, ℳ𝒫𝒜 @Eopilo]

https://t.co/ZoAGmVSpmf

[ℰ. 𝒪𝓅𝒾𝓁ℴ, ℳ𝒫𝒜 @Eopilo]

https://t.co/ZoAGmVSpmf

[State Department for Correctional Services | Kenya @CorrectionalKE]

The State Department for Correctional Services continues to make significant strides in its reform agenda, with a high-level delegation currently undertaking a five-day benchmarking study visit to Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Led by Principal Secretary for Correctional Services Dr. Salome Beacco, the delegation is studying the acclaimed APAC (Association for Protection and Assistance to the Convicts) model of open prison management in partnership with the European Union-funded UNODC PLEAD Programme.

On Day 2, the delegation engaged the Secretariat of Justice and Public Security of Minas Gerais (SEJUSP) on institutional frameworks governing state-civil society collaboration in corrections. Discussions centred on how Brazil’s state government, civil society, and APAC administrators have built a system where rehabilitation, not punishment, defines corrections.

The delegation thereafter visited the Male APAC facility in Santa Luzia, where they observed firsthand a rehabilitative model anchored on dignity, accountability, and community participation. The facility operates without armed guards — a powerful testament to the model’s rehabilitative philosophy and the depth of community trust it commands.

Accompanying the Principal Secretary were Commissioner General of Prisons Mr. Patrick Arandu, Secretary for Probation and Aftercare Services Mr. Shadrack Kavutai, and other senior departmental officials.

The learnings from this visit will directly inform Kenya’s open prison pilot programme as the Department charts a bold course toward a more humane, effective, and internationally aligned correctional system.