Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Stories
According to the ODPP, the decision to press terrorism-related charges stems from the nature and intent of recent violent acts targeting state infrast...
Last week, the High Court ordered the family of missing Wajir Huduma Centre boss and Assistant County Commissioner, Hussein Abdirahman Mohamed, to ser...
The activists accused the government of using the justice system as a weapon against peaceful protesters, civil society leaders and human rights defen...
Former Chief Justice David Maraga accused the government of using the justice system as a political weapon.
The DPP had earlier charged Tiffow—identified as the deceased’s 40-year-old husband—and Ahmed with Gaala’s murder.
The two were arrested on July 4, 2025, without a warrant, and were expected to be charged at the Kahawa Law Courts on July 7.
Four police officers — John Chengo Masha, Linah Kosgey, Cyprine Robi Wankio, and James Rono — are charged with the 2017 murder of Samantha Pendo in Ki...
Among the allegations made by Ahmednasir was a sensational claim that a Supreme Court judge accepted a bribe of millions of shillings to influence a r...
Maleve was arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for publishing a news story exposing alleged corruption involving Kitui South MP Rac...
Kananu died on October 6, 2024, following a botched operation at Omnicare Medical Limited, also known as Body by Design, located on Kabarsiran Avenue...
The ODPP said the matter has sparked public concern and could escalate into a serious health hazard if not addressed.
The prosecutor reminded the court that it is dealing with a convict and sufficient reasons must exist before he can be released on bond pending appea...
Senator Kajwang' recommended the need for a coordinated effort to combat corruption but questioned who should lead such an initiative.
The ODPP argued that releasing the suspects at this stage would disrupt ongoing investigations and potentially destabilise public order.
Mutuse urged the DPP to gazette EACC lawyers as special prosecutors, allowing them to manage corruption cases from investigation to prosecution.
The Deputy President highlighted the importance of institutional autonomy in ensuring fair and impartial justice.
The case will be mentioned on October 22, 2024, to confirm whether the DPP has complied with the court's directive.
Kebaso is facing charges of cyber harassment, contrary to Section 27 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act of 2018.
DPP also noted that a separate inquiry file should be opened for possible money laundering and financial crimes.
The ODPP further directed that the case file be closed and the parties pursue civil remedy to solve the dispute.
The President said corrupt officials were accustomed to inflating the budget to benefit themselves rather than the local citizens who were paying taxe...
According to EACC, its investigations revealed that six companies were awarded a total of 60 contracts, receiving payments amounting to Sh2.2 billion.
The two bodies called for EACC to be granted prosecutorial powers which they said would streamline the prosecution process and ensure a more cohesive...
The judge said the task of analysing the evidence adduced in a case and finally pronouncing whether the accused person is guilty or innocent, belongs...
