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Stiff penalties for intimidation of witnesses

Attorney General Githu Muigai

Persons found guilty of intimidating or threatening witnesses could face still penalties if amendments to the Witness Protection Agency (WPA) Act are passed by Parliament.

Among the proposed changes is a penalty of up to Sh2 million or a jail term not exceeding five years for those found guilty of seeking to obstruct the course of justice through witness intimidation.

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