The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)
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 a range of key topics essential for holistic development. These included physical and emotional well-being, career advancement, financial planning, leadership and integrity, as well as relationship and personal development.
During the conference, Deputy Directors Alloys Kemo, Nkaduda Hiribae, and Michael Sang encouraged participants to seek support whenever they face challenges, emphasizing the importance of openness. They stressed that the journey towards healing begins with the readiness to seek help.
The deputy directors also applauded the initiative, noting that it was the first of its kind since the establishment of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), and commended Ms. Mwaniki for her proactive efforts.
The conference featured expert facilitators, including medical professionals, financial consultants, and social development specialists, who provided valuable insights on various aspects of personal and professional growth.
The event not only aimed to enhance individual well-being but also sought to build a supportive community within the ODPP staff, fostering a culture of mental health awareness and collective progress.
Staff also got an opportunity to undertake a free medical assessment courtesy of Afrika Inuka Hospital Kisumu during the conference.
Mr. Alloys Kemo is the Deputy Director in the Department of Prosecution Training Institute (PTI). Mr. Kemo is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and was admitted to the bar on 1995. He holds a Master’s of Science in Leadership & Governance from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) , LLB Degree from Nagpur University, and a postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
Mr. Kemo has previously served as a Regional Head, Coast Region between 2019 to 2021 before heading to Rift Valley as a Regional head. He has also served as a deputy head in the Department of offences against the person and Head of the Penal Code Offences Division between 2013 to 2018 at the Office of the Direction of Public Prosecutions.
He has also been a member of several committees that developed key prosecution policies and guidelines such as; the ODPP Act of 2012, National Prosecution guidelines, the Diversion policy, Diversion guidelines, the Plea bargain guidelines and The Decision to Charge guidelines amongst others. He also attended several prosecution courses in various thematic areas and in management and in Leadership.
Mr. Kemo has vast experience electoral Justice and lead the ODPP Election Offences Prosecution Team in the 2017 National General Elections and also the ODPP Election Preparedness Committee in the 2022 National General Elections. He is a trainer and has facilitated external trainings and also internal training for ODPP staff.