8.2.2 Inmates at both centres complained of long waiting periods before the outcome of their transfer requests are communicated to them, and that often such requests are rejected. Most transfer requests are motivated by inmates' need to be closer to their families for visitation purposes. The DCS should ensure that all transfers to any centres in the country are done within the prescribed rules and regulations and that as far as possible, such transfers should not jeopardise rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.