Kenya’s prisoners vote for the first time

This is the first time that prisoners in Kenya have been allowed to vote.

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At least 145 inmates have cast their ballot at the Kisumu Maximum prison.

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About 4,000 prisoners across the country registered to vote, according to the IEBC’s chairperson.

The inmates are voting the presidential election only – other Kenyans are taking part in six elections, from president down to local representatives.

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