ODPP Staff compete at the Standard Chartered marathon
October 28, 2024 Staff at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) on October 27, 2024, took time off their busy schedule to take part at the 21st edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon. The team, which would ideally be contributing to the provision of justice, participated in a variety of races, […]
Tana River man handed life sentence for defilement
October 26, 2024 A step father in Tana River County has been jailed for life for defiling his 9-year-old mentally challenged step-daughter. Hola Resident Magistrate Benson Kabanga heard that the minor was lured into sexual activities by the convict when her mother was away. Hon. Kabanga convicted the accused on 30th September 2024, and he […]
Murang’a court slaps man with 20-year jail term for murder
October 25, 2024 The High Court in Murang’a has handed Ezekiel Saitabu Nakola a 20-year imprisonment term after he was found guilty of murdering Grace Wangari Mwangi. The offence occurred on 20th March 2017 at Karega Sub-Location, Kigumo Location, Kigumo Sub-County within Murang’a County. Justice Kanyi Kimondo reviewed the evidence presented by the prosecution through […]
DPP Renson Ingonga on money laundering
October 21, 2024 The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has reaffirmed his commitment to combating money laundering in the country. Speaking at the Inaugural Anti-Financial Crime Summit in Nairobi, Wakesho Wegulo, Principal Prosecution Counsel who represented the DPP, stressed the importance of strengthening the working relationships between the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions […]
ODPP hold a 2-day training on Uadilifu for its staff
October 30, 2024 ODPP conducted a two-day Phase 2 training on the Uadilifu Case Management System and Data Compilation for prosecutors and Central Facilitation Services Staff drawn from counties and sub-counties in the South and North Rift region. In his opening remarks, Mr. Tom Imbali, the Rift Valley Regional Coordinator, underscored the pivotal role of […]
Nyanza Region holds Inaugural Men’s conference
In line with the Director of Public Prosecutions’ strategic agenda on staff wellness, the Nyanza region coordinator, Ms. Catherine Mwaniki, organized a one-day men’s conference aimed at promoting personal growth, mental well-being, and cohesion among the participants. The event, which brought together over 70 staff members from across the counties in the Nyanza region, covered […]
ODPP partner with IJM to train Prosecutors on Decision to Charge Guidelines
September 25, 2024 The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), in partnership with the International Justice Mission conducted a two-day training workshop on the Decision to Charge Guidelines for prosecutors in the Lower Eastern Region at the Nokras Silver Oak Hotel, Embu. This initiative aims to strengthen the justice system by enhancing the […]
ODPP participates in the International Day of Peace in Kapenguria, West Pokot
Ms. Magdalene Ngalyuka, ODPP Head of Hate Speech and Electoral Justice Division, and Mr. Desmond Majale, County Head of West Pokot, participated in the International Peace Day celebrations at Kishaunet Showground in Kapenguria, West Pokot. The event was organized by NCIC Kenya and the County Government of West Pokot, with the theme, “Cultivating a Culture […]
Prosecutors and DCI trained on handling and presenting Electronic evidence in court proceedings
Prosecutors and the DCI Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit (AHTCPU) through support from Lawyers Without Borders (LWOB), underwent a two-day training session aimed at addressing the challenges and opportunities that come with presenting electronic and digital evidence in court proceedings. The session focused on child justice and the use of the child friendly interview […]
DPP hosts Ms. Maureen Mimnaugh, Director, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
September 12, 2024 The Director of the Public Prosecutions, Mr. Renson Ingonga, OGW hosted the Director, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Ms. Maureen Mimnaugh, and her delegation for an introductory meeting aimed to strengthen the partnership between ODPP and INL. The discussion emphasized the need for continuous capacity building and specialized training for […]