President William Ruto has the power to forgive a person found guilty of an offence according to Kenyan laws. The President can also postpone the punishment stipulated by the law courts for a specified or indefinite period. Inmates at the Kamiti Maximum Security Prison pictured on March 22, 2016 Daily NationLimitationsHowever, the powers are limited by law. Ruto cannot solely call for a convict's forgiveness without receiving a report and recommendations from an Advisory Committee. The committee, which is established by the law, deliberates on members who deserve President's pardon before recommending the names to Ruto.

Source: Daily Nation October 13, 2022 21:29 UTC