Professor & Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Instructors Trainer (Harbor Heritage University, USA; Federation of International Gender and Human Rights, USA).

A decorated reformist and thought leader in correctional services, gender, and human rights, Prof. Mwang’ombe is the recipient of multiple prestigious excellence service awards:

• 2025 Cabinet Secretary Distinguished/Outstanding Correction Officer Award
• Kenya Prisons Service Distinguished/Outstanding Officer Award (2024)
• Best Woman in Leadership (2024)
• Woman Driver of Peace & Innovation in Countering Violent Extremism (2023)
• Africa Women Empowerment Champion (2023)
• Prison Reforms Trailblazer (2022)
• Peace Champion (2022)
• Women Empowerment Champion, Taita Taveta County (2022)
• Human Rights Defender, Taita Taveta County (2022)
• Makini Award Winner – Best Prison Conditions (2018 & 2019)
• Girl Child Educational Champion (2018)
• UN Service for Peace Medalist – MONUSCO (2015–2017)

Academic & Professional Qualifications

Prof. Jostinah holds a PhD in Economics (AIU - USA), a Masters in Economics (Kenyatta University), and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Maseno University, Kenya). She is also a Counseling Psychology student at Tangaza University, finalizing her research paper for graduation in December 2026.

Career & Leadership

A career Correction Officer, she currently serves as the Superintendent in Charge of Shimo Borstal Institution and Boys Education Centre (shimolatewaboyseducationcenter.sc.ke).

She authored the Juvenile Correction Model (2023) featured in her book "Transforming Juvenile Justice" (2025), embedding principles of human-rights-based approaches to juvenile justice within Kenya’s correctional system.

Her service spans global and national roles including:

• MONUSCO Peacekeeping Mission – DR Congo
• International Institute for Justice & Rule of Law (Malta)
• International Peace Support Training Centre (Kenya)

Her exceptional commitment earned her the Order of Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW) Presidential Honour in 2023.

Experience in Correctional Transformation

With 20+ years in the Kenya Prisons Service, she has led four female correctional facilities, including the only juvenile correctional facility for girls in Kenya — Kamae Girls Borstal Institution.

She pioneered the Through Care Women Correction Model (2022), implemented with NGOs including:

• Nafisika Trust — Maisha Skills, Imarika & Make a Change Programmes
• Clean Start Africa — Circles of Healing & Psychosocial Resilience

These programs transformed rehabilitation and reintegration pathways for incarcerated women and girls.

International Training & Expertise

Prof. Jostinah is a Subject Matter Expert in child protection in post-conflict environments and juvenile justice in counter-terrorism contexts.

• DR Congo (2015–2017): UN Peacekeeping & APP Trainer/Mentor
• Kenya: UN staff training at IPSTC (2018–present)
• Zimbabwe (2022): Prison Human Rights Audit Training (RWI)
• Burkina Faso (2022): Justice actors training on child protection (IIJ-Malta)
• IIJ Global Expert Speaker: Advancing Justice for Children (2025)

She helped develop the IIJ Detention Note on humane treatment of juveniles in counterterrorism contexts.

Published Works

Author of five books:

1. The Steel Symphony
2. Unleashing Her Potential
3. The Woman at the Centre
4. My Web
5. Transforming Juvenile Justice

Community Engagement & Leadership

Prof. Jostinah mentors youth, supports vulnerable communities, and serves on key boards including:

• ACE Africa (Kenya & Tanzania)
• Shimo Borstal Board of Visitors — Secretary
• Moi Girls School Kadzonzo Board — Deputy Chairperson

Founder of Iron Sharpens Iron Mama Africa Initiative (ISIMAI) and the Dorcas Basket Initiative.

Vision

Prof. Jostinah champions transformative leadership, gender justice, and inclusive empowerment in correctional systems and human rights across Africa.

Contacts

Tel: +254 746 271 812
WhatsApp: +254 765 095 363
Email: wjostinah@gmail.com