Available on major platforms like Audible and Audiobooks.com . About the Book
My Life in Prison continues the journey of John Kiriamiti, often referred to by his moniker "Jack Zollo." After his dramatic arrest and conviction for bank robbery in the early 1970s, Kiriamiti was sentenced to 20 years with 48 strokes of the cane, a sentence he initially found impossible to accept.
Finally, a "new" version of My Life in Prison is just around the corner. The Wikipedia page for the book claims it is . While there have been no major announcements in 2025 or 2026 regarding its release date, this news means that interest in the book will only increase in the future.
Behind Bars: The Unyielding Spirit of John Kiriamiti
: The narrative captures the "grim walls" and dehumanizing conditions of Naivasha Maximum Security Prison, including specific historical events like the warder brutality incident on April 24, 1972. Survival and Strategy
Kiriamiti, J. (1986). My Life in Prison. Nairobi: East African Publishing House.
John Kiriamiti is not just an author; he is a reformed gangster whose life story inspired a generation of Kenyan readers. In the 1960s and 1970s, he was one of Kenya’s most wanted criminals, known for daring bank robberies and a flamboyant lifestyle.
