life imprisonment Stories

Supreme Court rules MPs have final authority to define what qualifies as life sentence
Supreme Court rules MPs have final authority to define what qualifies as life sentence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

The judges said that prescribing a specific number of years to represent life imprisonment would be overstepping judicial boundaries.

DR Congo commutes death sentences of three Americans in failed coup to life imprisonment
DR Congo commutes death sentences of three Americans in failed coup to life imprisonment
Reuters  |  Apr 02, 2025

The Americans were among some 50 people, including US, British, Canadian, Belgian and Congolese citizens, who stood trial last year following the botc...

French ambassador joins calls for abolishment of death penalty in Kenya
French ambassador joins calls for abolishment of death penalty in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 10, 2024

Stay ahead of the news! Click ‘Yes, Thanks’ to receive breaking stories and exclusive updates directly to your device. Be the first to know what’s happening.