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Koome wants 'good' inmates released to decongest jails

Chief Justice Martha Koome (centre), Principal Judge Justice Lydia Achode (left) and Justice David Majanja during a past judges event at Sarova Whitesands, Mombasa County. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

Chief Justice Martha Koome has asked judges to decongest prisons by reviewing the sentences of convicts with good conduct and are legible for community services.

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