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Death row convict returns home a catechist 21 years later on his mother's birthday

Joel Kabari (left) shares a cake with his mother Hannah Njeri at home in Ndimu Village, Nakuru County on December 28, 2019 after being released from Prison. [Harun Wathari/Standard]

A convict who survived years with a death sentence hanging over his head has finally been set free, 21 years later.

The conversion of Joel Kabari to Christianity while in prison, to make amends for his misdeeds with his Maker, paid off as he finally regained his liberty last week.

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