Kamau made the difficult decision to leave his position in 2020 to care for his wife and newborn child, but now finds himself struggling to get back into the workforce.
Kamau’s journey with the Kenya Prisons Service began in 2015 when he was recruited and trained at the Prisons Staff Training College in Ruiru.
"I was excited to serve, and during training, I met Ruth Mwende, who would later become my wife," Kamau recalls.
The couple was assigned to the Athi River prison in Kitengela, but their life together took an unexpected turn.
According to Kamau, one of his superiors became interested in his wife and even sent her money. "I found out about it, and that led to a lot of tension.
Eventually, my boss transferred me to Nyamira prisons," he explains.
Feeling betrayed, Kamau blocked communication with his wife, but after five months, he learned she was pregnant with his child.
"I felt I had to be there for her, so I decided to go back to Kitengela," Kamau says.
Despite his personal struggles, Kamau faced further challenges when he was denied time off to attend to his family.
"I gave myself seven days off to be with my wife, but when I returned to work, I was accused of absenteeism," he explains.
His salary was docked as punishment, and the situation only worsened from there.
When his wife gave birth in 2020, Kamau moved to Nairobi to care for his family.
However, because he had left without official permission, he never returned to his job.
"I couldn’t go back, and we eventually separated due to financial difficulties," Kamau adds.
Now, Kamau lives with his aunt in Nairobi, helping her sell potatoes in exchange for a small wage. "I never thought I’d be here. Life has not been easy," Kamau admits.
Kamau is now asking for any assistance that could help him rejoin the Prisons Service. "I really want to get back to work and rebuild my life," he says, hoping for a second chance.
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