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Nairobi Gaol

Volume 175: debated on Wednesday 5 June 1907

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I beg to ask the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies what improvements have recently been made in the gaol at Nairobi; and what improvements are in contemplation.

A sum of £5,000 has been provided on the Estimates for this year out of a total sum of £l5,029 required to build a new gaol suitable for European prisoners at Nairobi. The Secretary of State is not aware whether the building operations have been already commenced.

Have any complaints recently been

† See pages 298–9
received from British prisoners in the Nairobi gaol?

Complaints are often received as to the accommodation and treatment of prisoners.