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 […]
Barber slapped with 30-year jail term for defiling minor
A barber has been handed a 30-year jail sentence for defiling a 12-year-old girl in Busia County. In a statement by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, the middle-aged man is reported to have committed the heinous crime against the minor on several occasions in Busia County […]
Court summons 6 other suspects in Mwangi wa Iria graft case
Milimani Anti-corruption Court has summoned six suspects in former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria’s graft case. The six include Patrick Kagumo Mukuria, Jane Wanjiru Mbuthia, David Maina Kiama, David Maina Njeri, Peter Muturi Karanja, who are accused of being involved the the multi-million scandal. Two companies, Top Image Media Consultants and Value View Limited, have […]
Man sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling 2 minors
A man has been slapped with a life imprisonment sentence by Kithimani Law Courts for defiling two minors. In a statement by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the culprit identified as Isiah Maweu Lucas is said to have committed the heinous crime in Athi River. Principal Magistrate Khapoya was informed that […]