Kenyans Excited After Vybz Kartel is Released From Prison

Kenyans can’t contain themselves after Jamaican dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has been released from prison.

The 48-year-old artist, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, was convicted of murder in 2014 and sentenced to life imprisonment. However, his conviction was overturned by the Privy Council in London earlier this year due to a juror misconduct.

After the conviction was quashed, Jamaican authorities were faced with the decision of whether to retry Kartel. On Wednesday, the Jamaican Court of Appeal ruled against a retrial, citing factors such as the passage of time, the deteriorating health of the accused, and the challenges of reassembling witnesses and evidence.

Kartel, known for hits like “Clarks” and “Ramping Shop,” has always maintained his innocence. His case has been a subject of intense public interest in Jamaica and beyond.

The decision to release Kartel has sparked mixed reactions, with some celebrating his freedom and others expressing concerns about the victim and the justice system.