Also known as: Renson M. Ingonga · APA President Renson Ingonga · Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga · DPP Renson Ingonga
Director of Public Prosecutions overseeing prosecutions for political incitement, school arson, and police misconduct ahead of 2027 elections.
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Citizen Digital
… David Oginde, Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud, Commissioners, Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga and senior officials from the two agencies. …
EACC, ODPP pledge closer collaboration in fight against corruption, money launderingThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeACK Diocese of Mumias Bishop Joseph Wandera and DPP Renson Ingonga after a special prayer service for Lubinu Secondary School at ACK Lubinu Church in Mumias East Constituency on July 12, 2026. …
DPP warns school arson suspects could face life imprisonmentCitizen Digital
… We have established an election committee to oversee the entire legal framework of upcoming elections.” Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga stated: “Election Offenses Act gives ODPP powers to investigate and prosecute perpetrators who breach elections laws. …
DCJ Mwilu warns IEBC against bias ahead of 2027 General ElectionCapital News
… The commitment was announced following a bilateral meeting between Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga and the NCA leadership led by Board Chairperson Mercy Okiro at the ODPP headquarters in Nairobi. …
ODPP, Construction Authority Join Forces To Boost Accountability In Construction SectorThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFormer Merishaw School principal David Gideon Kariuki and examination hall operator Alex Kasaine Kataiyo in the dock at the Milimani Law Courts on June 30, 2026. [Nancy Gitonga, Standard] The DPP Renson Ingonga has withdrawn criminal charges against former Merish …
DPP drops charges against ex-Merishaw School principal over alleged KCSE malpracticeThe Standard
… The magistrate in his ruling stated that the state had admitted that the charges preferred against Kinzani were shaky and that the office of the director of public prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, made an application before the court to have the charges terminated."In the circumstan …
Court drops charges against woman sued by Joho's brotherCapital News
… The ODPP, led by Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga, has been overseeing the extradition process on behalf of the Kenyan government. …
Kenya moves to extradite murder suspect wanted over killing of Citibank executive in LondonCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 23 — Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has called for stronger cross-border cooperation among countries in the Horn of Africa to combat increasingly sophisticated human trafficking and migrant smuggling networks, warning that no single natio …
DPP Ingonga Urges Joint Horn Of Africa Fight Against Human Trafficking, Migrant SmugglingThe Standard
… with the disappearance of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver on October 26, 2022. [File, Standard] Fifteen security officers who spent more than two years in custody without trial are set to walk to freedom after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga …
DPP drops case linking officers to Indians' deathThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has approved murder charges against nine students suspected of being behind an inferno at the Utumishi Girls Academy that left 16 students dead. …
DPP approves murder charges in Utumishi girls infernoThe Director of Public Prosecutions has warned politicians against fuelling political intolerance through inflammatory remarks and sponsoring criminal gangs, stating his office will pursue further arrests to safeguard peace and the rule of law. The warning follows the arrest of Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia and comes amid heightened political tensions.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has warned politicians against fuelling political intolerance through inflammatory remarks and sponsoring criminal gangs, stating his office will pursue further arrests to safeguard peace and the rule of law. The warning follows the arrest of Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia and comes amid heightened political tensions.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga warned politicians and individuals fuelling political tensions and goonism that they will face the full force of the law ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the NCAJ Conference in Mombasa, Ingonga said his office is working with the DCI and NCIC to prosecute those found responsible for inflammatory rhetoric and disruption of political gatherings.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has downplayed the extent of goonism in Kenya, saying it has been exaggerated for political reasons, while ordering police to intensify crackdowns on criminal gangs and those financing them. He accused politicians of creating and financing gangs to advance their interests, and claimed some religious leaders who defended arrested protesters now demand action against gangs.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prosecutors from 13 Eastern African countries are attending a five-day training in Nairobi organized by the Eastern African Association of Prosecutors to strengthen investigation and prosecution of cryptocurrency-related crimes, including money laundering, fraud, corruption and terrorism financing.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that Kenya will transition from manual, evidence-based policing systems to the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS), which will increase fingerprint-search capacity from 4,500 to 20,000 daily searches and streamline criminal record-keeping and Police Clearance Certificate issuance.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Teacher Albert Odhiambo Ojwang was beaten with a blunt object, strangled and assaulted to death inside a cell at Central Police Station, not in an accident as alleged, according to evidence presented to the High Court. The Director of Public Prosecutions presented witness accounts to Judge Diana Kavedza regarding events on June 7 and 8 last year when Ojwang was detained at Central Police Station.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga told a Kibra court that evidence indicates teacher Albert Ojwang was beaten with a blunt object and strangled to death in a planned killing, contradicting initial claims he hit his head accidentally. Evidence shows CCTV footage at Nairobi's Central Police Station and data from the Independent Police Oversight Authority were deleted and formatted to hide evidence.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court has ordered the Inspector General of Police and Director of Public Prosecutions to investigate the 2024 Maai Mahiu mudslide within 30 days and prosecute anyone found culpable of manslaughter.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have resolved to conduct joint capacity-building programmes for investigators and prosecutors to strengthen collaboration in investigating and prosecuting corruption and money laundering cases.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have reaffirmed their commitment to closer collaboration in investigating and prosecuting corruption and money laundering cases following a strategic meeting at the Kenya School of Government.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have renewed their commitment to closer collaboration in investigating and prosecuting corruption and money laundering cases following a high-level strategic meeting.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has cautioned students against arson attacks on school property, warning that those found responsible will face the full force of the law, including possible life imprisonment. He urged students to use dialogue to resolve grievances rather than resorting to violence and destruction of property.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission against bias and lack of professionalism in the build-up to the 2027 General Election, saying the credibility of the election relies on the conduct of the electoral body. IEBC Chair Erastus Edung Ethekon promised to deliver a reputable electoral process before, during, and after the 2027 polls.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the National Construction Authority have launched a partnership to investigate and prosecute illegal construction, professional negligence, and regulatory breaches linked to building collapses and unsafe developments. The collaboration will target offences including illegal developments, fraudulent approvals, abuse of office, and environmental violations.
8 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has withdrawn criminal charges against former Merishaw School principal David Gideon Kariuki and examination hall operator Alex Kasaine Kataiyo over alleged 2025 KCSE examination malpractice, citing insufficient evidence while investigations continue.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Mombasa court has withdrawn charges against Matilda Kinzani, who had been accused of defamation and cybercrime by businessman Abubakar Joho (elder brother of Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho) for allegedly circulating claims about the brothers stealing from Mombasa County. The office of the director of public prosecution withdrew the charges after a court of appeal ruling dated March 6, 2026, determined the charges were unconstitutional.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions has approved extradition proceedings against Brian Kiprop Kiplagat, sought by British authorities over the January 2025 killing of Kenyan banker Maryanne Nduta Kilonzi in London. Kiplagat was arrested on June 10 at the Namanga border post and is expected to appear before the Chief Magistrate's Court at Milimani.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has called for stronger cross-border cooperation among Horn of Africa countries to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling, warning that no single nation can effectively tackle the crimes alone. The call was made at a regional conference in Nairobi bringing together delegates from Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has dropped charges linking 15 security officers to the murder of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver. The officers, who have been in custody for more than two years without trial, are set to be released.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved murder charges against nine students suspected of setting a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County that killed 16 students and injured 78 others. The DPP expressed concern over rising arson and criminal incidents in educational institutions across the country.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has dropped charges linking fifteen security officers to the murder of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver. The officers, who had spent more than two years in custody without trial, are set to be released.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has withdrawn murder charges against 13 police officers from the SSU, DCI, NIS, and KWS who were accused in connection with the disappearance and suspected killing of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga, who also heads the Africa Prosecutors Association, officially inaugurated the APA's permanent headquarters in Rabat, Morocco. The new Secretariat will serve as a central coordination hub for prosecution authorities across Africa to collaborate on transnational crime and strengthen justice systems.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga, speaking at the inauguration of the Africa Prosecutors Association headquarters in Rabat, Morocco, urged African prosecutors to strengthen cross-border cooperation and rethink traditional approaches to combat technology-driven crime, including cybercrime, digital fraud, online exploitation, and virtual asset-related offences.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved six charges against over 40 suspects in connection with the January 2026 South C building collapse that killed two people. Former Nairobi Urban Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo faces abuse of office and neglect of official duty charges, while others including Daniel Alphonse Odhiambo, Gideon Chege Mwangf, Abdishakur Muse Mohamed and Yussuf Mohamed Yussuf will face manslaughter charges.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has called on newly admitted advocates to uphold integrity, courage and service to humanity, describing their admission as a defining moment for Kenya's administration of justice. He emphasised that Bar admission marks the beginning of a greater responsibility to serve justice, defend the Constitution and uphold the rule of law.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →