Relative calm has returned to the troubled Nakuru Prison following last week's protest by more than 400 warders against poor remuneration and housing.

They staged a go-slow to agitate for comprehensive reforms in the prison department. They demanded to be paid risk allowances and get better accommodation as their current housing conditions were pathetic.

The Nation Sunday learnt that tension had eased after their plight was highlighted by the media following "solidarity" among the concerned warders.

Grievances

They were optimistic that the Government would act promptly to address their grievances.

They welcomed the appointment of former Vice-President Moody Awori to head a committee that will investigate the warders' grievances.

A warder who spoke to Nation on condition of anonymity said the warders at Nakuru had resolved to resume duty in what they termed a "a-wait- and-see" attitude pending the outcome of investigations by Mr Awori's team.

On Friday the irate warders boycotted duty, including the escorting of inmates to courts.