The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)
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 the training in enhancing operational efficiency within the region. He highlighted the critical importance of mastering the Uadilifu Case Management System and proficient data compilation techniques to streamline processes and bolster decision-making capabilities across all ODPP offices.
Mr. Imbali underscored the transformative potential of the training, urging county heads to actively engage and exchange innovative ideas. He emphasized that collaborative efforts and shared insights are fundamental in advancing the performance and efficacy of ODPP operations, equipping participants with a competitive edge in their respective roles.
The primary aim of the training was to provide comprehensive instruction on the Uadilifu Case Management System, data management protocols, and their broader significance. The training was conducted by a joint team from ODPP Headquarters and the Nakuru office.
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.