Second Chance: 3,908 Inmates Pardoned During Madaraka Day Celebrations

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 1- President Uhuru Kenyatta has pardoned 3,908 inmates upon the recommendation by the Power of Mercy Committee.

He has urged the pardoned inmates to become a face of change and drivers of reforms within the criminal justice sector.

“You should now be change-makers in our society,” the President said.

The pardoned inmates comprise of petty offenders and inmates serving sentences of less than 3 months.

“I, therefore, direct that their sentences be commuted by the end of next week in full compliance with all legal procedures and processes and in cognizance of the inmates’ individual probation report,” he said.

“To those that have been pardoned, I charge you all to be change-makers in our society and to restore faith and confidence in our criminal justice system.  Reciprocate the generosity of your motherland through this act of mercy with a high sense of civic duty and service to your country.”