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August 15, 2025
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Babu Owino Proposes Bill to Expunge Criminal Records for Youth

Babu Owino Proposes Bill to Expunge Criminal Records for Youth

Many Kenyan youths have been locked out of jobs...

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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has proposed a bill to amend the Criminal Procedure Code, aiming to expunge criminal records for Kenyan youth who have served their sentences, excluding capital or sexual offenses. This initiative seeks to provide second chances for employment and reintegration into society, addressing concerns that minor or outdated convictions hinder job opportunities.

  • Babu Owino's proposal was presented before the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee on Thursday, August 14.
  • The bill aims to establish a legal framework for removing certain convictions from police clearance certificates.
  • The proposal draws inspiration from South Africa’s expungement model and addresses a 2020 High Court decision regarding the lack of a legal framework for expunging criminal records in Kenya.
  • Ruaraka MP Tom Kajwang cautioned against blanket clearance without proof of rehabilitation, while Ol Jorok MP Michael Muchira supported the bill on the principle of double jeopardy.

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