A university student arrested for operating as a matatu tout without proper documents has been released by the court after claiming he was looking for school fees.

Kauvrenkov Omondi, a student at Mount Kenya University (MKU), was released by the court after pleading guilty to a charge of operating as a conductor without a uniform and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) badge.

Mr Omondi said he was looking for money to pay his tuition fees at the university where he is currently a student.

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"Mimi ni student hapo Mount Kenya University, najitafutia pesa za college hapo stage," said Mr Omondi.

He told the court that he lives with his mother, who he said was unable to meet all their needs and had to engage in a hustle to help her pay some bills.

While pleading guilty, he asked the court for forgiveness and promised not to repeat the mistake.

According to the charge sheet, Mr Omondi was arrested on August 24 at about 5pm while driving a matatu along Mburu Gichua Road in Nakuru.

He also did not have a PSV card, which would have allowed him to operate as a tout.

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Nakuru resident magistrate Edward Oboge ordered the suspect to be released immediately.

"The mitigating circumstances have been considered and the accused is discharged in accordance with section 39 of the Penal Code," the magistrate said.

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Court saves Mount Kenya University student arrested while working as tout

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