By THE CITIZENMore by this AuthorDAR ES SALAAM,President John Magufuli on Friday pardoned 3,530 inmates as the country commemorated the 55th anniversary of the Union. A statement signed by Home Affairs Permanent Secretary Jacob Kingu said 722 prisoners would be released immediately while 2,808 would complete their terms. President Magufuli issued the pardon in line with his powers as stipulated in Article 45 (1) (d) of the Constitution. OTHER CASESThe notice said the beneficiaries included prisoners convicted before March 15 and those suffering from chronic diseases including HIV/Aids, tuberculosis and cancer. Prisoners who did not benefit included those convicted of murder, suicide and infanticide, drug trafficking and abuse, as well as those handed life sentences.

Source: Daily Nation April 26, 2019 15:00 UTC