The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)

Department of County Affairs & Prosecution Services

The Department of County Affairs and Prosecution services comprises of three divisions.  Shall be headed by a Director County Affairs and Prosecution Services, DPP 2 who will be responsible to the Director of Public Prosecutions for the overall performance and administration of the Department.

Functions

  • Coordinating and Supervising regional county offices and division within the department

  • Supervise the handling of prosecutions in respect of general and regulatory offences in Counties ,including ensuring these offices adhere to approved policies and guidelines and submit periodic returns

  • Advise the Government, Ministries, departments and other agencies on matters relating to county affairs, that relate to the office of the director of public prosecutions

  • Handle international and regional treaties and other instruments dealing with general or regulatory offences

  • Coordinating Research, review and make recommendations on the status and quality of the laws on general and regulatory offences

  • Prepare periodic reports on the affairs of the department, divisions, regional and county offices

  • Advise on policies, guidelines and strategies for the Department county affairs and delegated prosecutions

  • Supporting delegated prosecutions and monitoring quality assurance

  • Undertake Counsel performance management

  • Handling of complaints and compliments

  • Promoting collaboration and partnership with stakeholders

  • Coordination of regional affairs

  • Undertake regular inspections of prosecution operations in the county to ensure adherence to standards

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