extent was in line with the provisions of the U.N Minimum Standards which provide that; “All parts of an institution regularly used by prisoners shall be properly maintained and kept scrupulously clean at all times.”3 ii. State of Cells Article 10 of the UN Minimum Standards read together with S.31 of the UN Rules for protection of Juveniles, provides that all accommodation provided for the use of prisoners and in particular-sleeping accommodation should meet all requirements of health, with attention paid to climatic conditions and particularly to cubic content of air, minimum floor space, lighting, heating and ventilation. In assessing the obligations in accordance with this provision, the ZHRC noted that the state of cells was ‘fair’ especially in regards to efforts to make them clean. There is however need to renovate and repair most of the cells and install doors. The cell entrances only have screens/burglar bars and no doors to close them. It was highlighted that this poses a challenge in winter and rainy seasons. The inmates complained of water getting inside the cells during rainy season and extreme cold in winter. They also stated that in hot seasons they are easily beaten by mosquitoes. There is need for constant repair and maintenance of the cells and the prison infrastructure. The conditions of the toilets were in a bad state. 3 Article 14 of the United Nations Standard Minimum rules for the Treatment of Prisoners. Page 9 of 21