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Petty offences convicts face repercussions long after serving sentences

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The record for those convicted for either treason, robbery with violence or murder remain a part of police record for the lifetime of an accused person. [iStockphoto]

Some 20 years ago, Ibrahim Kingori Njoki was involved in a brawl.

He was later convicted of creating a disturbance, contrary to Section 95(1) of the Penal Code. The law stipulates that when a person is convicted for this offence, he or she should serve a sentence that is not more than six months.

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