Clement Okech, OGW

Independent Consultant/Criminal Justice Practitioner & Reformist. Deeply interested in penal reforms and alternative sanctions.

[Clement Okech, OGW @OkechClement]

@ProbationKE I'm really keen to learn about handling of probation reports upon filing in view of confidentiality and data protection protocols.

[Clement Okech, OGW @OkechClement]

The EU & UK are seriously spreading probation in Europe by establishing probation system in former Soviet Union countries. Yet in Africa, dictatorship still runs large in many counties, some with pseudo-democracy. It is hard for probation to co-exist with dictatorship. Sad.

[Probation and Aftercare Service @ProbationKE]

@NACADA @UNafei @UNODC Criminal Justice Consultant @OkechClement

#BuildingSaferCommunities

[Probation and Aftercare Service @ProbationKE]

communities, stakeholders and partners practical solutions can be found to better rehabilitate offenders with drug related problems.

Discussions were held jointly with @JICAKenya @NACADA, @UNAFEI, @UNODC Eastern Africa, and Probation and

[Probation and Aftercare Service @ProbationKE]

Kavutai said that drug and substance abuse remains one of the major challenges affecting offenders. That the impact goes beyond the individual user to affect the social, economic and general wellbeing of communities. He said that through collaborative efforts of volunteers, ...

[Probation and Aftercare Service @ProbationKE]

Today, PACS held a joint seminar to discuss the current situation and challenges of drug related crimes in Kenya and drug related polices and practices in Japan's Rehabilitation system.

Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Acting Secretary @ProbationKE Mr. Shadrack...

[Clement Okech, OGW @OkechClement]

@WorldCupMedia Mexico 4-RSA 0.

[UNODC Eastern Africa @UNODCEastAfrica]

@ChildServicesKE @EUinKenya @ODPP_KE @Kenyajudiciary @NCAJ_KE @NPSOfficial_KE @PrisonsKe @CorrectionalKE @UnKenya @UNODC @KoenMarquering The Guidelines will help duty bearers identify affected children early, link them to care, protect dignity and support education, wellbeing and reintegration. No child should be left behind because a parent is in conflict with the law. #ChildProtection #LeaveNoOneBehind #SDG16

[UNODC Eastern Africa @UNODCEastAfrica]

Today, a TWG constituted by @ChildServicesKE & @UNODCEastAfrica under #PLEADYetu Funded by @EUinKenya are reviewing draft Guidelines to make Children of Incarcerated Parents’ protection clearer & coordinated to include care, referrals & support when a parent is in custody. #SDG16

[Clement Okech, OGW @OkechClement]

@oparaakachukwu1 Very talented young player. We havena future BUT he holds the ball too much wanting to shine.

[Clement Okech, OGW @OkechClement]

However, regrettably these reports have surpassed referrals, up to 60% of monthly probation court. Where to with this? I'm was behind the introduction of this practice in kenya but im not happy coz prison remand continue to rise. @Kenyajudiciary @ProbationKE @PrisonsKe @ODPP_KE

[Clement Okech, OGW @OkechClement]

Pretrial detention is over burdening prison management. In kenya the introduction of Bail Information reports more than a decade and a half was meant to among others, gauge risk of absconding, risk of harm & subversion of justice, it is hard to say how much its achieving these/2

[Sholla Ard 🇰🇪 @sholard_mancity]

Dear Kenyans, please don’t go to fight in Russia or Ukraine.

I say this with a very heavy heart.

While I was silent and away, I spoke to people who are in Russia now and in Ukraine. I even saw videos. What I’ve seen and heard is heartbreaking. Kenyans are being lured with promises of jobs and good pay, but once you land, the story changes.

You’re received warmly, driven around in luxury cars, and told everything is okay. Then, after a few days, they say your visa has expired. With no money to go back home, they offer you a “military job.” If you reject you are told to refund the money that was used on you, which mostly is over 1 million ksh . The papers you sign are in Russian, and detailed that you are forced to sign, and from that moment, your life is no longer yours.

You get barely two days of training, a rifle, and are sent straight to the frontline. Yes 2 days , and you now have to fight professional Ukrainian or russian forces. Worse africans are being used for the most dangerous missions. They throw you infront in their offensives knowing you will be killed the most . Many are killed. Those injured are often left to die, phones and passports are taken away, so no one ever finds them.

From what I’ve gathered, over 50 Kenyans are already dead.

Please, my brothers and sisters, there are no jobs in Russia. Only danger and deception. Don’t fall for it. If you know someone planning to go, warn them. Share this message. Save a life.

#StayAwakeKenya 🇰🇪

[Clement Okech, OGW @OkechClement]

What do sentencers punish, The crime/offence or the person? If it were the latter, prisons would not be as congested. Must every offence be punished? Why do we have provisions for alternative sentencing? Does incapacitation 'treat' crime? We need to rethink sentencing.

[Clement Okech, OGW @OkechClement]

Constitution of kenya guarantees all accused persons right to bail. This clause helps check presumptive detention even when there no potential risks. Our remand homes are congested with persons granted cash bail but cannot afford. Why are we punishing poverty. @Kenyajudiciary

[Kenya Prisons Service @PrisonsKe]

POMAC Visits Naivasha Maximum Prison
Naivasha Maximum Prison today hosted Attorney General Hon. Dorcas Oduor, Chairperson of the Power of Mercy Advisory Committee (POMAC), along with committee members. They were received by Commissioner General of Prisons Patrick Aranduh, CBS,

[Kenya Prisons Service @PrisonsKe]

Commissioner General Aranduh noted ongoing reforms under Cap 90 and thanked the AG for her landmark first visit to a correctional facility in her new role.

[Clement Okech, OGW @OkechClement]

@CorrectionalKE I don't think there is any plausible legal framework. Police clearance certificate should only be issued on request by a potential emoloyer & the fees thereof be paid by the potential employer. The process of issuance of the documentdisenables many from accessing opportunities

[Clement Okech, OGW @OkechClement]

@OchiengM25 @ProbationKE @CorrectionalKE @salomebeacco Why is there no electricity? Technical fault?

[Clement Okech, OGW @OkechClement]

@MigaiAkech @STIAS_SA @UPTuks Congratulations Prof. Scholarly as ever.