The government has defended its decision to release and deport two Iranians who were each serving 15-year jail terms at Kamiti Maximum Prison. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta listens as President William Ruto reads his speech at Kasarani Stadium on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Kenyans.co.ke“Their release was delayed as we had to liaise with the immigration department for their deportation as they were in the country illegally. “One can be released from prison in three ways; finishing your sentence, appealing successfully or applying for the power of the mercy committee. Consequently, they were sentenced to life, but upon successive appeals, their jail terms were reduced to 15 years. At the time, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) was seeking to have the two serve a longer jail sentence.

Source: Daily Nation September 24, 2022 19:20 UTC