Ruto Pardons Ex-KEMRI Boss Jailed for 6 Years
Attorney General Justin Muturi ratified the act.
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Attorney General Justin Muturi ratified the act.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 - President William Ruto has pardoned former Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) director Davy Koech, who was sentenced to a 6-year jail term for fraudulently acquiring Ksh19.3 million. According to the Gazette Notice, Koech was among 37 individuals the Head of State pardoned under the Power of Mercy Act 2011 upon the recommendation of the…
Davy Koech was jailed in 2021 for six years with the option of paying a KSh 19.6 fine. President William Ruto pardoned him under the Power of Mercy Act 2011.
Former Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Director Davy Koech is among 37 people pardoned by President Ruto in a gazette notice dated July 21, 2023.
Prof Koech wanted the court to review the decision of magistrate Victor Wakumile rendered in September 2021 arguing that it was faulty.