ODPP Stories
Kibera Law Courts rejected an application by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (...
The officers are accused of involvement in the disappearance and suspected killing of two foreign nationals, Mohamed Zaid Sami Kidwai and Zulfiqar Ahm...
The case stems from a May 25, 2025, incident in which MP Koimburi was reported missing shortly after attending a church service. CCTV footage later su...
Milimani Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi ruled that two superior courts having concluded that what transpired on the fateful day was manslaughter; ther...
As a result, Kumar will continue to face charges of orchestrating a complex fraud scheme that allegedly defrauded Prime Bank Limited of Sh706,989,273.
Giving an example of the burning of Kikuyu law courts, DPP Renson Ingonga said any act destroying a government installation is an act of terrorism.
Under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, terrorism is defined as any act that causes serious harm or endangers life, property, or public safety, and is...
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...
The National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation raised questions over the fund’s purpose and legality, saying it risked overlapping with the...
Treasury CS John Mbadi explained that the Sh2 billion request forms part of a broader national push to strengthen the justice system and promote accou...
The suspect, Kennedy Kalombotole, was arrested following Thursday's brutal murder of Edward Maingi Ndegwa, a patient admitted in Ward 7B on July 11, 2...
According to the ODPP, Sh256,703,688 was received from the Migori County government by entities registered after Okoth Obado became governor, by his f...
Babu Owino appeared alongside lawyer John Maina to defend Suleiman Wanjau Bilali and former Harambee Star captain Robert Otiti Elwak, who were arraign...
The ODPP cited a statement issued by IPOA on June 9 confirming the launch of the probe and directed that the resulting investigation file be submitted...
Maleve was arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for publishing a news story exposing alleged corruption involving Kitui South MP Rac...
Four other cases are still under investigation or awaiting further action, and two referred to public inquests set for mention or hearing in the comin...
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...
The ODPP argued that releasing the suspects at this stage would disrupt ongoing investigations and potentially destabilise public order.
The DPP reiterated his commitment to tackling corruption and economic crimes. He highlighted several successful prosecutions under his leadership, inc...
Kindiki, who was the chief guest at the event, emphasised that the ODPP was established to carry out its mandate free from external influence.
The Deputy President highlighted the importance of institutional autonomy in ensuring fair and impartial justice.
DPP also noted that a separate inquiry file should be opened for possible money laundering and financial crimes.
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...
In a letter dated July 31, 2024, the ODPP directed the discontinuation of the proceedings, citing incomplete investigations and lack of full disclosur...
Detectives also discovered that Joshua obtained another title for parcel 4522 in 2019 though a title in the deceased name existed.
The ODPP further directed that the case file be closed and the parties pursue civil remedy to solve the dispute.
Collins Okoth alias Gattuso has been police custody since 23rd April for alleged rape and murder of a minor
According to EACC, its investigations revealed that six companies were awarded a total of 60 contracts, receiving payments amounting to Sh2.2 billion.
