DPP Meets with IJM-Kenya Leadership to Strengthen Justice Delivery

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga, OGW, held a key meeting with the leadership of the International Justice Mission-Kenya (IJM) led by the Country director Benson Shamala to explore avenues for further cooperation and collaboration in the pursuit of justice in Kenya.

The discussion underscored the long-standing partnership between the ODPP and IJM Kenya, which has yielded significant results. Their joint efforts have included developing and advocating critical policy documents for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). A major milestone was the publication of the Case Digest Volume 1, which focused on human rights violations, showcasing their collaborative strength in advancing justice.

The partnership has also extended to organizing round table meetings with community justice centres. These meetings have been instrumental in sensitizing local stakeholders about the ODPP’s role and mandate within Kenya’s justice sector.

The DPP expressed his gratitude for IJM’s unwavering support and significant contributions to capacity building within the ODPP, highlighting how this support has been crucial in enhancing the office’s ability to effectively fulfill its mandate. IJM Country Director Benson Shamala reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to continued cooperation with the ODPP, emphasizing their shared mission to advance justice in Kenya.

Both the ODPP and IJM are committed to enhancing their collaborative efforts with key focus on the Development of Case Digest Volume 2 which will spotlight jurisprudential cases and delve into critical aspects such as the plea bargain and decision-to-charge policy, refresher training for Prosecutors to provide additional training for prosecutors across the eight ODPP regional offices to refine their decision-making processes regarding charges and enhancing Investigations and Prosecutions dedicated to improving the handling of human rights violation cases, thereby ensuring more effective investigations and prosecutions.