Why MPs want criminal records expunged on serving of jail term

Embakasi East Mp Babu Owino addressing the media at Parliament buildings in Nairobi on July 25, 2024.

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People charged with criminal offences and have served their full jail term could soon have the record expunged when seeking vital documentations such as certificate of good conduct.

The Criminal Procedure code (Amendment), Bill, 2024 sponsored by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino wants certain criminal records expunged in the interest of justice especially when seeking police clearance for a job.

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