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Renson Ingonga — Director of Public Prosecutions, leading prosecution efforts on corruption, political violence, and criminal cases ahead of 2027 election.
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DPP Ingonga urges African prosecutors to rethink traditional approaches due to digital threats By Dzuya Walter June 11, 2026 07:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DPP Renson Ingonga chairs a meeting with Af …
DPP Ingonga urges African prosecutors to rethink traditional approaches due to digital threatsThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has approved two charges against former Urban Planning Chief Officer in Nairobi County Patrick Analo over the January 2026 South C building collapse that left two people dead. …
DPP recommends manslaughter charges for South C building collapseCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25-The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, has challenged newly admitted advocates to uphold integrity, courage and service to humanity as they begin their legal careers. …
DPP Ingonga Challenges New Advocates to Uphold Integrity and Defend JusticeThe Director of Public Prosecutions has urged the High Court to impose a deterrent sentence on former Migori governor Okoth Obado and two aides convicted of Sharon Otieno's murder, citing the planned nature of the killing, abuse of trust, and harm to her family.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has urged the High Court to impose a deterrent sentence on former Migori governor Okoth Obado and two aides convicted of Sharon Otieno's murder, citing the planned nature of the killing, abuse of trust, and harm to her family.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Michael Moragia Nyachae, 62, son of former Cabinet minister Simeon Nyachae, has been charged with stealing Sh1,226,036 from Sansora Group Limited between March 2019 and September 2021. He appeared in Milimani Law Courts on Friday and denied the theft; the DPP directed further investigations into proposed money laundering and forgery charges.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
The DPP has approved graft charges against former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and nine others over the alleged theft of Sh330 million allocated for Kenya's preparations to host the 2018 CHAN tournament. Six companies also face prosecution in connection with the funds, which raised questions about spending after the tournament was moved from Kenya.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions said insufficient evidence is hindering efforts to prosecute politicians and individuals sponsoring political violence, urging investigating agencies to provide evidence to enable prosecution ahead of the 2027 General Election.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria, businesswoman Jane Waigwe Kimani and five others have been charged afresh in a Sh351.1 million graft scandal involving alleged irregular award of media-buying contracts by the Murang'a County Government, after the anti-corruption court dismissed their application to strike out the amended charge sheet.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has asked the Director of Public Prosecutions to drop his Sh2 million corruption charges. The matter came before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on Thursday, August 27, 2026, where prosecutors said they were awaiting DPP directions on whether to withdraw the charges or proceed.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
City lawyer Angela Mulwa has been re-arrested outside Milimani Law Court in connection with the murder of her stepmother, Dr Victoria Mutiso, after the Director of Public Prosecutions recommended she be charged with the murder.
24 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 →