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The Governor added that the task force will collaborate closely with the national government, including the National Police Service and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, to ensure offenders face justice.
According to the ODPP, the claims represent serious breaches of children’s rights and potentially amount to grave criminal offences under Kenyan law
DPP Ingonga explained the critical role of prosecutors in combating sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), especially against children
The arrest marks a major escalation in an ongoing probe into suspected irregular land allocations that reportedly occurred during Mwaita’s tenure in public office.
The development follows a successful appeal filed by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
The Chief Justice said her comments should not be interpreted to refer to protests in other places or to those facing unrelated charges.
The court heard that on 14th December 2024 at around 3:00 pm, the accused lured the minor into nearby bushes while riding a motorcycle and defiled him.
IPOA submitted its findings on June 22, following which the DPP formed a team of senior prosecutors to assess the inquiry file. After reviewing the evidence, the DPP approved the prosecution of all six suspects.
The ODPP has been accused of poor oversight, selective prosecution, and surrendering to political pressure, while urging the DPP to personally lead landmark cases, reform internal operations, and reopen unsolved high-profile investigations.
At a hearing on Monday, the prosecution informed the court that this was the first time the case had been brought before the current judge this year, despite being in the legal system for more than three years.
