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Kenya prisoners win right to vote in landmark ruling

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It is the first time that prisoners in the East Africa nation have been given the right to vote.

The ruling applies only to voting in August’s referendum, but correspondents say it may lead to further concessions for future elections.

There will now be a rush to register an estimated 50,000 inmates in time for the referendum.

Full story: BBC News – Kenya prisoners win right to vote in landmark ruling