The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)
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 capacity of prosecutors to make informed decisions to charge.
In his welcoming remarks, Mr. Daniel Karuri, ODPP Regional Coordinator, Lower Eastern, emphasized the importance of the training in ensuring that all prosecutors across the country make consistent, fair, and objective decisions while undertaking their duties.
Mr. Alloys Kemo, Deputy Director, Prosecution Training Institute, urged prosecutors to strictly adhere to the ethical standards and guidelines governing their profession, ensuring that their actions are always fair, impartial and in compliance with the law.
Ms. Evelyne Onunga, ODPP County Head, Kiambu, provided insights into prosecution-guided investigations and key factors influencing the decision to charge. She underscored the importance of collaboration among law enforcement agencies and outlined minimum standards for preparing prosecution files.
The training brought together prosecutors from Meru, Nkubu, Githongo, Tigania, Maua, Embu, Runyenjes, Siakago, Chuka, Mutomo, Kyuso, and Mwingi.