×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Court of Appeal advocates for maximum 30 years in jail instead of life sentence

The Supreme Court of Kenya. [Fidelis Kabunyi, Standard]

The Court of Appeal has declared life imprisonment in Kenya should be 30 years maximum.

The landmark judgment now changes the matrix on how Kenya punishes capital offences and those convicted for defilement.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in