Too frail for jail? Court frees terminally ill elderly prisoner

The guests who had come to give hope to the inmates during international prisoner's day in kakamega. The main aim was to promote justice rehabilitation and re-integration.[Dumcan Ocholla]

At 67 years, Reuben Figalo has seen life. At his age, he has walked through the sojourns and struggles of men, including a stint in jail. Owing to ill health, he was behind bars until last week, when Justice Jaqueline Kamau freed him before he completed a 15-year sentence.

His case now sheds light on the plight of elderly prisoners battling chronic illnesses. It also raises questions about whether senior citizens should remain incarcerated, especially when the state cannot provide adequate medical care.