Kenya enters deal with Mozambique to swap prisoners
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The government of Kenya signs prisoners swap deal with Mozambique to establish a smooth process for the extradition of convicted persons
The government of Kenya signs prisoners swap deal with Mozambique to establish a smooth process for the extradition of convicted persons.
The Kenyan government signed a deal with Mozambique on Wednesday to transfer sentenced persons between the two nations.
In an official statement, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua confirmed the agreement reached with Veronica Macamo, his Mozambican counterpart aims to establish a smooth process for the extradition of convicted persons, ensuring seamless cooperation between the two countries.
The agreement is part of a broader Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation (JPCC) between Kenya and Mozambique.
Additionally, both countries have mutually agreed upon legal assistance in criminal matters. This implies that if a Kenyan citizen faces an indictment in a criminal investigation in Mozambique, the foreign affairs ministry will readily provide all requested information related to the case.
Mozambique will also extend the same courtesy if one of its citizens is arrested in Kenya.
The mutual agreement in criminal investigations will act as a precursor for the smooth transfer of criminals once sentenced.
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Foreign CS Alfred Mutua arrived in Mozambique on Wednesday evening ahead of the President.
Following his conclusion of a five-day visit in Mt Kenya region, President William Ruto on Thursday left for Mozambique.
State House Press Secretary Emmanuel Talam said Ruto left the country early in the morning for a two-day state visit.
The East African nation is home to over 4,000 Makonde community members who draw their roots from Mozambique.
In 2016, former President Uhuru Kenyatta recognized the community as the 43rd Kenyan tribe paving the way for them to get citizenship status cards.
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