Explain this, elders

Wondering what to make of this
"A man who was jailed for two years for being in possession of a python without a permit has been released from Shimo la Tewa prison in Mombasa after President Uhuru Kenyatta intervened and paid his Sh1 million fine.

Mr Benedict Karisa says he was summoned by the Coast regional coordinator John Elungata and informed of his release from prison.

He was also given Sh8, 340 as fare home to Mtwapa." Nairobi News

Hiyo 40 bob ya juu ni 40 days over for Uhuru?

It was reported that the regional commissioner gave him some money to start a business.