The new warders who passed out yesterday have completed nine months’ training at RCS training school in Rwamagana district on prisoners’ rights, handling guns and resolving disputes.
It is the 3rd intake since the school was established.
The Minister of Justice, Johnston Busingye who graced the event said the ceremony reflects Rwanda’s efforts to build professional prison warders.
“The core objective is to equip prison warders with skills to correct inmates to transform them to comply with Government’s regulations,” he said.
“We commend your commitment and courage that characterized you during the training. You have to apply acquired basic skills on duty, working together with fellows and strive to maintain a good reputation of RCS,” added Minister Busingye.
He urged them on professionalism and respecting laws.
The Commissioner General of RCS, CGP George Rwigamba said the new recruits join existing 1600 prison warders. He revealed that another training program is scheduled next year to increase the number which is still low.
RCS has 13 prisons countrywide.
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