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In the initial directive issued on January 5, the DPP instructed police to conduct full investigations into the collapse, record statements from all relevant individuals, and gather evidence from parties connected to the construction and approval of the building.
Ingonga pointed out that the goals of the Mimi ni Mkenya campaign are in line with the Constitution, including Article 10 on national values, Article 38 on political rights, and Article 81 on free and fair elections. He said these principles must be upheld at all times, not just during the voting period, to protect the credibility of the electoral process.
Court records show that the accused, armed with pangas, metal rods, and timber frames, confronted the victim, Janice Gacheri, before carrying out the robbery.
Muturi pointed to what he described as troubling handling of the controversial case involving Italian contractors, saying the Government of Kenya had a strong position but internal actions and external legal advice risked undermining the case.
According to the report, the Director of Public Prosecutions has already accepted seven recommendations for prosecution, one recommendation for administrative action and three recommendations for closure. A further 21 files are still awaiting advice from the prosecution office.
The warrants were granted after Prosecution Counsel Joyce Olajo moved to court, informing the magistrate that the accused persons had failed to appear to take plea on charges earlier approved by the DPP.
The meeting, chaired by Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga on behalf of Chief Justice Martha Koome, brought together leaders from across the justice sector to tackle long-standing challenges.
In a judgment delivered at the High Court in Mombasa, Justice Wendy Kagendo Micheni found Murad Awadh Mbaraka guilty of killing his wife, Nuru Ibrahim, following ongoing domestic disputes.
In the ruling, the magistrate held that the presence of a related civil case did not bar the prosecution from pursuing criminal proceedings
Court documents indicate that Omwamba and an accomplice recruited the youths under false pretenses, promising employment opportunities abroad, only for them to face exploitation.
The DPP said the prosecutions include both private health facility owners and a council employee accused of abusing office and misusing digital systems.
Speaking at the 35th National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) meeting held in Mombasa on Tuesday, Ingonga urged justice sector leaders to move beyond routine performance reviews and embrace candid reflection and forward-looking reforms as they shape the Strategic Plan 2026–2030.