‘This is a cover up’- Wanjigi tells off DPP over stance on Rex’s murder investigation
Businessman-cum politician Jimi Wanjigi has told off the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) over its response to the murder of Rex Masai. Rex was on Thursday, June 20, 2024, shot within Nairobi CBD during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations. He was rushed to Bliss Health Care within the CBD from where he […]
DPP gives IPOA 21-day ultimatum to thoroughly investigate Rex Masai’s death
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has given the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) a 21-day ultimatum to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the death of Rex Kanyike Masai. The DPP in a statement on Friday, June 21, 2024, said he was aware of the incident that saw Rex get shot within the […]
ODPP sends message of condolence following passing of Magistrate Kivuti
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has sent a message of condolences following the tragic passing of Magistrate Monica Kivuti. Kivuti succumbed to injuries sustained during a shooting incident in court. At the time of her death, Magistrate Kivuti was serving as the Principal Magistrate at the Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi. […]
ODPP issues security update after Makadara Law Courts shooting incident
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has issued a security update following a shooting incident at Makadara Law Courts that left a magistrate and other officers wounded. In a statement issued on Friday, June 14, 2024, the ODPP assured all prosecution counsel based and working at the Makadara Law Courts of their safety […]
DPP calls for unified action in combating economic crimes
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has called for a unified front among judicial officers, prosecutors, and other stakeholders to tackle economic crimes. In a statement shared by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the DPP emphasized the crucial need for collaborative action within the justice system to address pervasive economic offences. […]
Busia: Man jailed for 30 years for collecting information to aid terror activities
A man in Busia has been jailed for 30 years after he was found guilty of collecting information to aid terror activities. The convict, Jackson Kanoti alias Abdul Hakim, actively subscribed to social media platforms such as Telegram and Instagram, where he could receive live updates on terrorism attacks and terrorism-related activities around the world. […]
Former Embakasi South CDF manager, wife sentenced to 1 year in jail
Former Embakasi South Constituency Development Fund (CDF) manager and his wife have been sentenced to one year in jail. Peter Mukhanji and his wife Nilfrey Musilivin Tero, proprietors of Ewise Systems, were found guilty of three counts of corruption by the Milimani Anti-Corruption court. For count one, where they were found guilty of conspiracy to […]