ODPP Stories

Prosecutors want anti-abduction protesters held for 14 days as they seek phone data
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

The ODPP argued that releasing the suspects at this stage would disrupt ongoing investigations and potentially destabilise public order.

Police IG, IPOA given three days to probe abductions and submit report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

He acknowledged the State’s responsibility to safeguard citizens’ rights to life, freedom, and security, as enshrined in Articles 26 and 29 of the Con...

Hashim Dagane to face murder charges in Eastleigh women killings case
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 24, 2024

Senior Assistant DPP Gikui Gichuhi, head of the Homicides Prosecutions Unit at the Office of the DPP, notified the Milimani High Court that the suspec...

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.

ODPP unveils ambitious strategic plan with seven key focus areas to tackle cases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

The DPP reiterated his commitment to tackling corruption and economic crimes. He highlighted several successful prosecutions under his leadership, inc...

Kindiki stands firm on ODPP's right to drop cases amid Ruto criticism 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2024

Kindiki, who was the chief guest at the event, emphasised that the ODPP was established to carry out its mandate free from external influence.

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.

DPP withdraws Sh7.6 billion graft case against oil tycoon Yagnesh Devani
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2024

The affidavit outlined reasons for the withdrawal, including the death of some witnesses and the difficulty in tracing the main complainant, who repor...

DPP approves graft charges against four Taita Taveta county officials
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2024

Other charges include uttering false documents and failing to comply with expenditure procedures.

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.

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.

DCI wants First Choice Recruitment director charged for defrauding 8,000 youths
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2024

The Senate Committee had summoned Jepchirchir to appear before it, but she failed to show up leading to her being fined Sh500,000.

IPOA says at least 56 youth died during Gen Z demos, submits files to DPP
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 05, 2024

Another major challenge mentioned is the lack of cooperation from witnesses, which hampers the investigation of these cases.

Opinion: Cabinet vetting did little to placate a frustrated public
Amina Boru  |  Aug 17, 2024

Members of the vetting committee were expected to show impartiality and a commitment to ensuring that nominees met the highest standards of integrity.

EACC exposes City Hall's flawed Sh313m street lighting tender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 13, 2024

The report indicates that the contracts were awarded on the same day the tender was advertised, breaching the 14-day waiting period mandated by public...

Former CS Balala, others acquitted of corruption charges by Malindi court
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 31, 2024

In a letter dated July 31, 2024, the ODPP directed the discontinuation of the proceedings, citing incomplete investigations and lack of full disclosur...

Ex-ambassador to face charges of illegal land possession
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 26, 2024

Detectives also discovered that Joshua obtained another title for parcel 4522 in 2019 though a title in the deceased name existed.

DPP orders probe after mutilated bodies found in Kware dumpsite
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 13, 2024

The bodies, mutilated and discarded similarly, were found in sacks near the Kware Police Station, at a quarry that has been turned into a dumpsite.

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