SUMMARY Online, netizens lamented the harsh penalty dealt on the woman, some saying that the system only punishes the poor while the rich get away with affordable fines “What a country! Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) were enraged after a Nyeri court sentenced a woman to 30 years in prison for trafficking bhang worth Sh2820. Rose Wanjiru is said to have committed the offence in 2014 and was positively identified by key witnesses. ​According to the magistrate, the prosecution had proved the case beyond reasonable doubt and the accused was not given an option of fine. Online, netizens lamented the harsh penalty dealt on the woman, some saying that the system only punishes the poor while the rich get away with affordable fines.

Source: Standard Digital May 23, 2019 08:26 UTC