Among those released were inmates with health challenges, those awaiting trial for bailable offences and others who have been in custody for over four years.
“The exercise is just to assist in decongesting this facility; it is an exercise that is meant to be undertaken periodically,” said the chief judge.
Ms Yerima emphasised that the aim was to decongest the prison which she said was already overstretched.
Ms Yerima noted that the prison facilities were overstretched.
Mr Makinde charged the chairs to prioritise the provision of good governance at the grassroots.
