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Ingonga said organised criminal groups were becoming more sophisticated, exploiting technology, porous borders and differences between countries' legal and enforcement systems to conceal their activities and evade prosecution
Ingonga said one of the biggest challenges ahead of 2027 would be establishing the evidence required to prosecute people who organise or finance political violence
Ingonga said that the ODPP has established a fully-fledged division dedicated to handling electoral-related offences, with specially trained prosecutors assigned to ensure the timely and effective prosecution of crimes committed during the electoral period
Speaking alongside security officials, the DPP said there would be no categories or exceptions in the prosecution of offenders, whether they are linked to the government, opposition or security agencies.
In a statement issued on Thursday following the High Court's judgement, Ingonga said the convictions marked an important step in ensuring perpetrators of grave offences are held accountable under the law.
The newly established Secretariat will serve as the association’s permanent administrative and coordination centre, providing a platform for collaboration among African prosecution agencies as they confront evolving criminal threats that increasingly transcend national borders.
Ingonga also raised concern over increasing cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), femicide, cybercrime, and online fraud targeting young people and vulnerable groups in society.
In his address, Ingonga underscored the growing complexity of modern crime, noting that criminal networks are increasingly operating across borders and leveraging advancements in technology and global financial systems to evade detection.
In a pivotal ruling delivered on Thursday, the court determined that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against all the accused, effectively placing them on their defence in one of Kenya’s most shocking criminal cases.
KHRC demanded the arrest and prosecution of all officers directly involved in the killings and assaults, as well as accountability for commanders under whose watch the violations occurred.
The DPP has charged William Imoli alias Imo, Edwin Odour Odhiambo alias Machuani, Ebel Ochieng alias Dave Calo, Isaac Kuria and Allan Ogola with the offence of murder. They are accused of killing Ong’ondo Were on the night of April 30, 2025, at around 7.40 p.m.
The prosecution, led by Solomon Njeru and Victorine Kitoto, requested stringent bond terms, which the court granted.