Mosoti D.Mbuba J. M.Kiboro C. N.2025-04-072025-04-072023Mosoti D., Mbuba J. M. and Kiboro C. N. (2023). Effectiveness of Prison Decongestion Programs in Selected Prisons in Kenya: An Empirical Analysis. In: Isutsa, D. K. (Ed.). Proceedings of the Chuka University 9th Annual International Research Conference held in Chuka University, Chuka, Kenya from 24th to 25th November, 2022. 88-97 pp.https://repository.chuka.ac.ke/handle/123456789/17604dmosoti@chuka.ac.ke; cnkonge@chuka.ac.keThis paper analyses prison decongestion programs in Kenya and their effects on prison populations in the country. The analysis is based on primary data collected from a sample of 266 prison officers and 16 probation officers. The analysis shows that overall, prison decongestion programs contribute to a reduction of prison population. Based on the evidence generated, the paper recommends adoption of community-based sentences especially on petty crime offenders to reduce overcrowding in prisons.enDecongestion ProgramsPrisonPopulationCommunity SentenceArticle