HC Deb 15 December 1954 vol 535 c139W
7. Mr. Walker-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will specify the detention camps in Kenya at which rehabilitation is being practised and the number of persons in each.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The following is the reply:

Camp Population
South Yatta 1,160
Marigat 1,105
Makutano 1,507
Narok 415
Athi River 1,670
Mackinnon Road 7,283
Manyani 16,120
Kamiti 1,139
(Women)
Aguthi 445
Mweru 466
Kangema 1,251
Kandara 758
Takwa 200
Kigumo 967
Mwea 882
Tebere 887
Isiara 908
Kiambere 263
Liliaba 283

The measures at some camps are more intensive than those at others, depending on the numbers of rehabilitation staff and on the length of time for which the camp concerned has been in existence.

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