Director of Public Prosecutions Stories

New proposal seeks to give EACC powers to prosecute corruption cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

Mutuse urged the DPP to gazette EACC lawyers as special prosecutors, allowing them to manage corruption cases from investigation to prosecution.

Government will respect autonomy of independent state institutions, says Kindiki
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 04, 2024

The Deputy President highlighted the importance of institutional autonomy in ensuring fair and impartial justice.

Court blocks DPP’s bid to drop Yagnesh Devani's Sh7.6 billion fraud case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 15, 2024

The case will be mentioned on October 22, 2024, to confirm whether the DPP has complied with the court's directive.

Activist Morara Kebaso freed on bail as lawyers term charge defective
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 01, 2024

Kebaso is facing charges of cyber harassment, contrary to Section 27 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act of 2018.

DPP approves charges against 5 politicians over links to anti-govt protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2024

DPP also noted that a separate inquiry file should be opened for possible money laundering and financial crimes.

ODPP makes U-turn, dismisses car theft charges against Karen OCS 
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 05, 2024

The ODPP further directed that the case file be closed and the parties pursue civil remedy to solve the dispute.

Ex-Kakamega Governor Oparanya to face prosecution in Sh56.7m graft case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2024

According to EACC, its investigations revealed that six companies were awarded a total of 60 contracts, receiving payments amounting to Sh2.2 billion.

Rights body Transparency International sounds alarm over withdrawal of graft cases
Dennis Tarus  |  Feb 25, 2024

The two bodies called for EACC to be granted prosecutorial powers which they said would streamline the prosecution process and ensure a more cohesive...

Judge calls out DPP over withdrawal of cases
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 18, 2024

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...

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