Wanini Kireri, Commandant of the Prisons Staff Training College (PSTC) at Ruiru has died.
Kireri, the Director of the Kenya Prisons Staff Training College, died today at the AAR Hospital on Kiambu Road where she had been taken for treatment.
Prisons Commissioner Brigadier John Warioba, who confirmed her death, said Wanini died at the hospital while surrounded by family members.
“On my own behalf and of the Kenya Prisons Service, I wish to convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and the Kenya Prisons fraternity as I join them at this moment of grief,” he said in a statement.
Kireri had served the Kenya Prisons Service from 1982 when she was enlisted as a cadet officer.
“She was a gallant, dedicated, selfless and committed officer. Her illustrious career saw her serve the service in various capacities,” Warioba added.
In due order, Warioba stated that a statement on burial preparations will be issued.
Wanini Kireri, the first woman Prisons Commandant died on May 31, 2022.
