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MPs grill prisons boss over grim jail conditions, inmate exploitation and delayed reforms
MPs grill prisons boss over grim jail conditions, inmate exploitation and delayed reforms
Amina Wako  |  Apr 23, 2025

Legislators painted a grim picture of Kenya’s prisons, citing “deplorable” conditions and mounting public distrust amid reports of scams being orchest...

Petitions for "Power of Mercy" surge as 460 inmates seek presidential pardon
Petitions for "Power of Mercy" surge as 460 inmates seek presidential pardon
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 19, 2025

The Power of Mercy Advisory Committee, chaired by Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, is tasked with reviewing these petitions.

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