Prisons Ministry

Sharing Christ’s hope, restoration, and dignity with inmates and ex-offenders

The Prisons Ministry has served for over a decade, reaching inmates with hope, discipleship, and practical support across Kenya. With outreach to 25 prison institutions in the Nairobi, Rift Valley, Eastern, and Central regions, the ministry seeks to mold character, restore dignity, and support reintegration for men and women in custody.

Grounded in Christ’s call to walk with the marginalized, the ministry provides mentorship, mediation, spiritual teaching, and essential supplies — ensuring that inmates and ex-offenders experience care, compassion, and a path toward renewed purpose.

What We Do

Guidance, Counseling & Discipleship
The team delivers faith-based programs through:

Guidance and counseling
Weekday discipleship classes
Mediation and reconciliation sessions
Sunday services and spiritual encouragement

These engagements help shape character, restore emotional health, and strengthen spiritual foundations.

Reintegration & Transition Support
The ministry walks with inmates who are nearing release, helping them prepare to re-enter society with dignity.
Support includes:

Structured reintegration guidance
Prison-to-community mediation with families
Connecting ex-offenders to community support networks
Continued discipleship and mentorship where possible

This reintegration work is a defining strength of the ministry.

Essential Supplies & Practical Support
Inmates often lack access to basic necessities. The ministry helps meet these needs by providing:

Tissue paper, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes
Clothes (especially for remandees)
Sanitary towels and undergarments
Shaving machines
Sanitizers
Fumigation services

This practical help restores dignity and aligns with the ministry’s holistic approach to care.

Awareness & Recovery Support (Rehab Ministry Component)
The ministry also implements:

Awareness campaigns on rehabilitation and recovery
Holistic support mechanisms for individuals overcoming substance dependence
Support for families affected by incarceration and addiction

This integrated approach strengthens families and communities even beyond prison walls.

Testimonials

What Our Beneficiaries Say?

After my release, the support and guidance I received helped me reintegrate into society. I am grateful for the second chance I was given.

Gabriel Maingi

The visits and teachings I received while in prison changed my perspective on life. I found hope and a new direction for my future.

Nancy Kizito

I am truly grateful for you invested in my education and at the end I have attained a good grade which will enable me to pursue my desired career in Nursing.

You have planted a seed of hope and generosity that will continue to grow within me, inspiring me to achieve more and also give back.

Thank you for walking this journey with me and for going out of your way to support my education. Your generous support and effort in ensuring my campus life was smooth meant more to me than words can express.

I would also like to give back to Tumaini at any given time so as to support the Mission and help other students benefit as I did.

Impact at a Glance

These figures reflect the ministry’s steadfast commitment to long-term transformation.

10+

years of continuous prison outreach

25

prison institutions reached across four regions

100+

Inmates supported monthly with guidance, counseling, and Bible study

5+

Discipleship sessions weekly in different facilities

Ongoing reintegration support for ex-offenders returning to society
Consistent provision of toiletries, clothing, and essential supplies
Strong rapport with prison authorities enabling wide access across the country