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Inmates at the Shimo La tewa Prison in Mombasa County. [File, Standard]

Prisoners and detainees have the right to attend the funerals of close family members, the High Court has ruled.

Justice Lawrence Mugambi said they have a right to be treated humanely, but warned that there were circumstances that could lead to the application being denied.

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