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Ruto frees dozens of jailbirds

Kamiti Prison

Inmates and correctional officers at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison.

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • President William Ruto also granted general amnesty to all petty offenders sentenced to six months or less.
  • The president granted the clemency in exercise of his constitutional power of mercy and pardon under Article 133 of the constitution.

President William Ruto has granted amnesty to 56 Kenyans and a foreigner serving long custodial sentences handing them freedom after years behind bars.

The president also granted general amnesty to all petty offenders sentenced to six months or less and those serving sentences longer than six months whose remaining terms are six months or less.