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The @ODPP_KE is the National Prosecution Authority established by the Constitution (Art. 157) to independently exercise State powers of prosecution. ⚖️
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Prosecution of Embakasi MP Paul Ongili Babu Owino over attempted murder of DJ Evolve has been slowed down by the inability of the victim to record a statement following the shooting which affected his speech.
#Murder_ODPP
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Congratulations to
@WilliamsRuto
the 5th President of the Republic of Kenya, and Commander in Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces.
#HakinaUsawa
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The DPP has directed that comprehensive investigations be undertaken expeditiously on utterances made by Hon. Mithika Linturi. We wish to inform members of public that persons found culpable of hate speech and incitement will be prosecuted.
#HakiNaUsawa
#NoToHateSpeech
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The matter has been brought to the attention of the DPP. The motor vehicle belongs to the
@ODPP_KE
and the DPP has directed that immediate action be taken by
@NPSOfficial_KE
against the driver involved. The public shall be informed of the progress of the case.
I've been hit by these"very important" people while they were driving on the wrong side. Please help me find them.
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Court fines Sirisia MP John Waluke Ksh 727 million & Grace Wakhungu Ksh 707 million, in default 10 years imprisonment each for fraudulently receiving Ksh 297 million from the NCPB.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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DPP Noordin Haji gives a go a head for the prosecution of Masai Mara University Vice Chancellor and four others over the misappropriation of over Kshs. 177 million belonging to the University.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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Controller of Budget, Dr. Margaret Nyangate Nyakang'o, has today been charged with; defrauding Claudia Mutungi of Ksh 29 million; operating FEB Sacco Society Limited without a valid licence; and forgery.
#HakiNaUsawa
#TukomesheUfisadi
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Ex Treasury CS Henry Kiplagat Rotich, former MD, KVDA David Kimosop and 7 others are charged with conspiracy to defraud the Government of Kenya of USD 501,829,769.43 (Ksh 56,360,501,604.99) for the development of Arror and Kimwarer multi-purpose dam projects.
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DPP Noordin Haji has directed for immediate release of man arrested for slaughtering & cooking a dog for lack of food at Tharaka Nithi County . He further directed county CCIO to liaise with County Commissioner to provide man with adequate food.
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CLARIFICATION: The case against Ferdinand Waititu IS STILL ONGOING. See the statement below.
#HakiNaUsawa
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Impeached governors and those stopped from accessing their office should not be allowed to run for office. There must be respect for the rule of law.
@NCAJ_KE
@EACCKenya
@SpiceFMKE
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Kimilili MP, Didmus Barasa, to remain in custody for 10 more days after prosecution made an application for more time to allow detectives complete investigations and allow more witnesses, including NYS and IEBC officials to record statements.
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The DPP has requested the
@IG_NPS
to commence investigations into the death of the
@IEBCKenya
Returning Officer Embakasi East, Daniel Musyoka, and forward the file for action within 7 days.
#HakiNaUsawa
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Hon. Didmus Barasa, MP Kimilili, will spend the weekend at the Bungoma Police Station as ODPP deferred charges against him, to allow the Homicide detectives complete investigations. He will be presented in court on Monday, 15th Aug. 2022.
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The entire
@ODPP_KE
family wishes Harambee Stars success during the
#AFCON2019
qualifier against Ethiopia this afternoon.
#KenyaVsEthiopia
#TeamKenya
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DPP Noordin Haji gives approval for the prosecution of Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa over misappropriation of over Kshs 57.7 million from the Constituency Development Fund kitty.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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Please see attached the DPP’s decision on the Police inquiry file of Former interior CS Dr. Fred Matiangi.
#HakiNaUsawa
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DPP Noordin Haji has approved the arrest and prosecution of a police officer, Duncan Ndiema Ndiwah in connection with the fatal shooting of 13 year old boy, Yasin Hussein Moyo at Huduma area on 30/3/20
#EndPoliceBrutalityKE
@IG_NPS
@IPOA_KE
@citizentvkenya
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An officer attached to Lamu Police Station has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a woman who had gone to report a case at the station. He will also serve 10 years for abuse of authority and pay Sh400,000 damages to the victim.
#SGBV_ODPP
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DPP Noordin Haji gives a go a head for the prosecution of Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado in relation to embezzlement of Kshs. 73.4 million belonging to the county.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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The DPP has ordered the arrest of Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and 12 other individuals and companies over corruption and related charges.
#ODPP_AntiCorruption
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DPP: The Arror and Kimwarer case was about a national project that was wrongly applied and not about investigating the Deputy President.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
#Punchline
@K24Tv
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CORRECTION. Dunstan Omari, one of Ms. Jumwa's lawyers, while responding to why his client was appearing virtually, said that she had to hang around State House, waiting for her appointment. Court records can confirm this. ODPP would like to encourage factual reporting.
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DPP Noordin Haji press statement on the deaths of two brothers in Embu.
#HakiNaUsawa
#Murder_ODPP
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#BreakingNews
The DPP has consented to charges against National Land Commission (NLC) Chair Dr Swazuri and others in relation to
#SGR
compensation.
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1. The DPP attention has been drawn to a news feature appearing on
@citizentvkenya
prime time news in regard to the Kangundo incident. Due to the nature of the case, the DPP has directed that immediate legal steps be taken to ensure justice is done.
@DCI_Kenya
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Alert!
Having been satisfied that there is sufficient evidence, DPP Noordin Haji has approved prosecution of Garissa Governor Ali Korane & 4 others over misappropriation of World Bank grant of Ksh 233 million.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
#
#UfisadiKE
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DPP'S Press Statement on Investigation concerning Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) and Rift Valley Water Services Board
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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DPP, Noordin Haji, has given directions to have Hon. Didimus Barasa apprehended, record a statement & have the relevant file availed to his office for appropriate action.
#HakiNaUsawa
#ODPPElectoralJustice
#GE2022
#No2Murder
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DPP Noordin Haji's press statement regarding irregular payment of Ksh 198 million by the Kenya School of Law.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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The DPP has successfully challenged the acquittal of former MP, Amos Kimunya and others in the Ksh. 60 million land graft case. Justice Esther Maina found merit in the DPP’s appeal and ordered that the accused be put on their defense.
#HakiNaUsawa
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Hearing of the multi-billion Kimwarer & Arror Dams case proceeded today before Milimani Anti-Corruption Court where the first prosecution witness, Charity Mui was cross-examined.
#HakiNaUsawa
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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DPP Noordin Haji press statement into investigations of alleged abduction and murder of Rongo University student Sharon Belyne Otieno
#SharonOtienoProsecution
#Murder_ODPP
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Actress Frida Muhindi is among the graduands joining the .
@ODPP_KE
family as a Prosecutor.
#Relearning_ODPP
#HakinaUsawa
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Young, talented and budding author Misky Noor today visited the DPP Noordin Haji to promote her recently launched poetry book Reset, which focus on the socio-economic challenges in Northern Kenya. Misky aspires to be a lawyer.
#resetbooklaunch
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The DPP’s attention has been drawn to a viral video clip of a man assaulting a woman in Makueni.
Consequently the DPP has directed the
@DCI_Kenya
to immediately have suspect arrested & arraigned before court
@fidakenya
@CREAWKenya
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A Mandera court sentences Abudikatar Muktar Mohamed to 30 years imprisonment for defiling a 2 year old girl👏👏
#HakinaUsawa
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The British High Commission in
#Kenya
has donated two multi purpose bulk printers to .
@ODPP_KE
to enhance the office capacity to process and prosecute high profile and economic crime cases
#BritishHighCommissionDonation
#BritishODPPCollaboration
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Court releases Gov. Lenolkulal on Sh150 million bond with surety of similar amount or Sh100 million cash bail.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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Kimilili MP, Didmus Barasa was today arraigned (appeared online) at Bungoma Courts for murder. Prosecution asked for more time to allow more witnesses, including NYS & IEBC officials who were present at Chebukwabi Polling Station, to record statements.
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The DPP has directed investigations to be undertaken on the utterances made by Hon. Richard Onyoka, MP, Kitutu Chache Constituency.
#HakiNaUsawa
#NoToHateSpeech
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Court declares that Ruaraka land where Drive Inn Primary & Ruaraka High School sit is public.
#RuarakaLandClaim_ODPP
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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See below statement from the DPP on Dr. Fred Matiang'i.
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Kimilili MP Didimus Barasa Wekesa charged at Kajiado Law Courts with obtaining kshs 450,000 from John Irungu Mwangi pretending he was in a position to sell him a car. He faced 2nd count of fraudulent disposition of Mortgaged property.
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#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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Former Kenya Re MD Johnson Jackson Githaka sentenced to sh 750,000 in default 1 year imprisonment & a mandatory fine of sh 14.5 million in default 1 year imprisonment for fraudulent acquisition of public property worth sh 7.26 million
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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The DPP is set to proceed with the case against officers responsible for the death of baby Pendo and other atrocities committed during the 2017 post-election period in Kisumu. They will be charged under the International Crimes Act No. 16 of 2008.
See below.
#HakiNaUsawa
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CORRECTION: The ODPP would like to clarify that it is not in TOUCH with the VICTIMS' FAMILY in the Aisha Jumwa case. Her advocate informed the ODPP that his client was in the process of negotiating with the victims' family with a view to having the case against her withdrawn.
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DPP Noordin Haji gives approval for the arrest and prosecution of Johana Ngeno, MP for Emurua Dikirr for uttering statements intended to stir up ethnic animosity amongst different communities residing within Trans Mara area over the weekend.
#KomeshaUchochezi
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A Kabarnet Chief Magistrate court has today sentenced Raphael Kiplagat, to life imprisonment for defiling a 4years old girl contrary to section 8 (1) as read with section 8 (2) of the Sexual Offences Act, 2006.
#HakiNaUsawa
#No2Defilement
#ChildJustice
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Sirisia MP John Waluke, Grace Sarapay Wakhungu and Erad Supplies & General Contracts Ltd found guilty of several corruption charges and remanded in custody until 25th June, 2020 when there will be sentence hearing.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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Milimani Chief Magistrate Hon. Wendy Micheni today granted prosecution orders for fugitive Abdulrahman Imran Juma to be extradited to the United States of America to face 3 charges:conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering & aggravated identity theft.
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DPP's Press Statement on the murder of the Late Monicah Nyawira Kimani.
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DPP Noordin Haji has approved the prosecution of Tharaka Nithi Governor Onesmus Muthomi Njuki, County Officials and related entities over irregular award of Ksh 34.9 million solid waste project.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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Court reprimands lawyer Nelson Havi for attacking the DPP on social media without facts or evidence. The 5-Judge Bench reprimanded Havi for accusing DPP of paying bloggers to spread false information about DCJ Philomena Mwilu.
#DCJMwilu_Prosecution
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DPP Noordin Haji directs for arrest & prosecution of Treasury CS Henry Rotich, PS Kamau Thugge, PS EAC Susan Koech, KVDA MD David Kimosop, CEO NEMA Geoffrey Wahungu & 23 others over Sh 63 Billion Arror & Kimwarer Dams scam.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina today released Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and six others charged with conspiracy to commit subversive activities on a Ksh 200,000 bond with an alternative cash bail of Ksh 100,000 each.
However, the prosecution, led by Joseph Riungu,…
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The DPP is dissatisfied and aggrieved with the judgement of the High Court acquitting Feisal Ali Mohammed on charges relating to wildlife trafficking.
The DPP will be appealing the decision at the Court of Appeal.
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DPP Noordin Haji’s press statement following court order barring prosecution of Prof. Tom Ojienda.
@matundura78
@kuigw
@CyrusOmbati
@robinnjogu
@Kenyajudiciary
@dkmaraga
@AGOfficeKenya
@NyabokeJacinta
@nyargao
@GitongaJ
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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.
@ODPP_KE
has not & does not intend to drop murder charges against Migori Governor Okoth Obado as claimed on social media
Obado & his 2 co-accused are charged with 2 counts of murder of former Rongo University Student Sharon Otieno & her unborn baby
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#BreakingNews
INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE ALLEGATION OF IRREGULAR PURCHASE OF MAIZE BY OFFICIALS OF THE NATIONAL CEREALS AND PRODUCE BOARD FROM TRADERS
DPP directs prosecution of Principal Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Dr. Richard Lesiyampe.
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DPP'S PRESS STATEMENT ON ARREST AND PROSECUTION OF DEPUTY CJ PHILOMENA MWILU IN RELATION TO CORRUPTION
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
#ProsecutionofDeputyCJ
#FightingImpunity
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DPP Noordin Haji will work with
@EACCKenya
to reclaim all grabbed public property & ensure prosecution of perpetrators. He was speaking during handing over of recently reclaimed sh 2b land back to
@uonbi
.
.
@ODPP_KE
played critical role in reclaiming of land
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In Kiambu, ODPP has charged Moses Kaniaru, Presiding Officer at Kinoo Vocational Centre, for breach of electoral code of conduct for failing to fill Form 39A & announce results of Women Rep. for Kiambu County.
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DPP Noordin Haji has handed over a cheque of Ksh 2 billion from the Prosecution Fund Account to the Cabinet Secretary National Treasury Ukur Yattani to boost government efforts in the fight against
#COVID19KE
.
#KomeshaCorona
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DPP Noordin Haji has received the Star Person of the Year Award from
@RadioAfricaKE
in recognition of his courage and zeal in prosecuting high profile corruption cases.
@DCI_Kenya
George Kinoti also received similar Award.
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DPP's Press Statement on Audio Clip Titled "WETANGULA EXPOSED IN FAKE GOLD SCAM"
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@kipmurkomen
Kindly provide the necessary information/evidence to the
@DCI_Kenya
for purposes of analysis and authentication of the same.
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Kabarnet Chief Magistrate Hon. Judith Wanjala has sentenced a 56 year old man to life imprisonment for defiling his 10 year old daughter, leading to her death.
#HakiNaUsawa
#No2Defilement
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The prosecution yesterday closed its case in the Monica Kimani murder case where Joseph Irungu alias Jowie and Jackie Maribe are jointly charged after calling 35 witnesses.
#HakiNaUsawa
#No2Murder
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@IEBCKenya
ROs today met with the DPP to seek reassurance of their security in light of intimidation, threats, and ethnic profiling. The officials also decried that they have suffered physical, emotional, material, and reputational damage while performing their duties.
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DPP Noordin Haji has directed that 2 police officers, Adam Ibrahim Salat & Abdirahman Roble both of Garissa DCIO be transferred to Nairobi to face murder charges over fatal shooting of two men in Garissa last Saturday.
#Murder_ODPP
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Congratulations! DPP Noordin Haji for winning the Jurist of the Year Award (JOYA) award 2021
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Allan Ochieng, alias Hype Balo, will be charged with the murder of Felix Kelian Kintosi, a DCI officer attached to the Dagoretti Directorate of Criminal Investigation office while the six co-suspects, among them Joseph Mwenda Munoru, popularly known as Dj Joe Mfalme, shall be…
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BREAKING: "Prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt" hence, finding police officers: Fredrick Leliman, Stephen Cheburet, Sylvia Wanjiku & police informer, Peter Ngugi, guilty in the
#WillieKimaniMurder
#HakiNaUsawa
#justiceformavoko3
#No2Murder
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BREAKING: Court convicts Selesio Karanja, former Supply Chain Assistant
@NYS
to 4 yrs imprisonment or a fine of Sh4M for fraudulently inserting the name of Dama Services Ltd for procurement of training materials.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
#NYSI_Prosecution
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Kacheliba Constituency, West Pokot, Presiding Officer, Makal Benjamin, has been arrested & detained at Kacheliba Police Station for allegedly altering presidential results from Alale Ward. ODPP is following up the matter.
#HakiNaUsawa
#ODPPElectoralJustice
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Former cashier with Ministry of higher education, science & technolog Perminus K. Njoroge fined sh 600,000 or 1 year imprisonment for unlawful acquisition of sh 12, 980,000 from Ministry in 2011.
DPP to appeal against the sentence
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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Attached media clip has been brought to the attention of the DPP. Despite the fact that convict was charged during the era of Police Prosecutors and before the 2010 Constitution, the DPP has directed that an immediate follow be done. Cc
@inoorotvNews
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Former Nairobi City County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Board officer Florence Wanjiru Muiruri has been fined total of Ksh 600,000 i/d I year imprisonment for requesting and receiving a bribe of Ksh 10,000.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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The DPP, Noordin Haji, has directed the
@IG_NPS
to investigate the publication and authenticity of the videos circulating on social media from the rally in Uasin Gishu.
#HakiNaUsawa
#KomeshaUchochezi
#GE2022
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Court upholds DPP Noordin Haji's application that Governors Lenolkulal & Waititu remain out of office during the trial of their corruption cases. Justice Jamila Mohammed read the judgement on behalf of Judges David Musinga, Steven Gatembu & Agnes Murgor.
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Breaking
DPP's Press statement on investigations into importation of sub standard fertilizer and
@KEBS_ke
ISM sticker
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
@KTNNews
@NTVnewsroom
@citizentvkenya
@DCI_Kenya
@InteriorKE
@CapitalFMKenya
@KBCChannel1
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Former KenyaRe Finance Director John Kinyua sentenced to 3 yrs imprisonment for fraudulent acquisition of a KenyaRe land in Karen for 14 yrs
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Our deepest condolences go out to the family of "prosekyuta',
@ViojaMahakamani
crew, and
@kbcnational
following the passing of Gibson Gathu Mbugua.
May Gibson's soul rest in peace.
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5 accused persons in Sh109.7M NLC land scam write to DPP requesting for plea negotiations, saying they are willing to refund monies paid to them since they didn't know they were proceeds of crime & request charges against them be dropped.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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DPP Noordin Haji approves prosecution of Lari MP Jonah Mburu Mwangi and members of Lari Constituency Development Fund in respect of embezzlement of Ksh 27 million from the CDF kitty.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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High Court upholds ruling by Anti-corruption Chief Magistrate's court barring Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu from accessing his office. Court also upholds Ksh 15 million bail terming it reasonable.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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DPP Noordin Haji welcomes Court of Appeal ruling upholding High Court decision barring Governors charged with criminal offences from accessing their offices.
#FightingImpunity_ODPP
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The DPP has independently reviewed all the Inquiries Files related to the ongoing Investigations at
#NYS
and has directed prosecution commences immediately against all the named suspects cc
@DCI_Kenya
#NYSFirstPhaseProsecution_ODPP
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DPP Noordin Haji approves prosecution of former
@Kenya_Ports
MD Daniel Manduku over irregular procurement of works at the port.
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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2 employees of Nairobi City County Govt Charged with corruptly soliciting bribe of Sh 165000, receiving bribe of sh 80, 000 & conspiracy to commit an offence found guilty & each fined total of sh 210,000 or 24 months jail
#AntiCorruption_ODPP
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The DPP has directed the
@DCI_Kenya
to commence comprehensive investigations to establish circumstances, procedures & PERSONS who irregularly and/or illegally issued APPROVALS for the construction OF ANY BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES on riparian land
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DPP Noordin Haji’s press statement on the arrest and prosecution of Prof. Tom Ojienda in relation to Mumias Sugar Company
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ODPP has ordered for immediate arrest of Ibrahim Taraiya, a supervisor
@Eastmatt
Supermarket, Kajiado, for assaulting a teller.
#SGBV_ODPP
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