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Life sentence reduced to 30 years as murder convict wins appeal

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A man handed a life sentence in 2005 for murder will now serve 30 years in jail after a successful appeal.

Justice Martin Muya, of the High Court in Nyeri, revised downwards Julius Wamutitu Muthuita's sentence on Monday saying: "I have perused the High Court judgment and that of the Court to Appeal, and the report by the probation officer. It is noted that the applicant has undergone training and received certificates while in prison for the last 19 years."

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