Why freedom for ex-convicts is like being in prison without handcuffs

Maxwell Werimu a 24 years,at their "Crime si poa"office.He was imprison at Eldoret prison and later on he was released.Maxwell is upcoming artist and also work at construction site in Ruaraka. (Photo: Edward Kiplimo/Standard)

For 10 years, George Aguko had the tiny cubicle at Kibos Prison in Kisumu as his home. But this was about to change. You would have thought that Aguko was filled with joy.

But on the night of July 7, 2012, he sat on his bed staring at the blank walls. His thoughts were fixated on what lay ahead. In a few hours, he would leave prison and be a free man.