ODPP scoop four prestigious awards during Annual National Diversity and Inclusion Awards and Recognition (DIAR) Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has scooped four prestigious awards during the 7th edition of the Annual National Diversity and Inclusion Awards and Recognition (DIAR) Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony 2025 at Sarit Expo Centre, Westlands, in Nairobi. Hongera sana.

The ODPP won the Best Statutory Commission and Authority on Ethnic Representation category, first runners-up in the Best Statutory Commission and Authority on Equitable Allocation of Opportunities and Resources category, second runners-up in the Best Statutory Commission and Authority on PWD Representation category, and a finalist in the Best Statutory Commission and Authority on Good Governance, Transparency, and Accountability category.

The awards, which included  a trophy, and 3 framed certificates of recognition were received by the Ag. Secretary Public Prosecutions Mr. Alloys Kemo, OGW, on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga CBS, OGW.

Delivering the speech on behalf of the DPP, Mr. Kemo reaffirmed the office’s commitment to ensuring inclusivity and non-discrimination, particularly in the recruitment of staff. He defined ODPP as an equal employer that is guided by the rule of law in all its processes.

The DIAR Awards ceremony honoured and recognized State Corporations, County Governments, NGOs, Corporate Companies and individuals making significant contributions as investors in people, planet guardians, and champions of prosperity for posterity.

The awards are based on internal and external research as well as reviews of the latest publicly available reports, including the Status of Compliance of the Public Service with Values and Principles in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution by the Public Service Commission.

The awards comes just a year after the DPP was elected president of the Africa Prosecutors Association (APA) in Morocco, and two months after receiving the Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS) award from President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, and a week after he came second in the CEO of the Year category at the Digital Transformation Public Sector Awards 2025 in Mombasa