An alarming incident unfolded on the night of Saturday, January 25, when eight remandees managed to escape from the confines of Wundanyi Prison. A collage of convicts, and a prisoner attempting to escape. Image for illustration purpose. According to Citizen TV, the escapees have been identified as Mwangemi Mwanyange, Patrick Karisa, Edward Maighasho, Erickson Mwachofi, Alex Makexi, Joseph Kalama, Robert Muchugwa, and Samuel Onyango.
These individuals range in age from 18 to 39 years old, each facing severe charges that include defilement, sexual assault, and housebreaking. How did they escape from Wundanyi Prison? At approximately 11.30 pm, these prisoners managed to breach the security of Ward 3 by cutting through the iron sheets of the rooftop Following the escape, police and prison wardens have launched an extensive operation to locate and recapture these fugitives. Authorities have made a public appeal, urging residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities or sightings of the escapees. This incident has inevitably sparked a discussion on the adequacy of security measures in Kenyan prisons.
by Harry Ivan Mboto
