The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a legal victory after the High Court in Nairobi dismissed an appeal that was filed by an Afghan national challenging his extradition to the United States to face drug-related charges. Abdul Zahir Qadeer had initially moved to court seeking to overturn a decision by the magistrate’s court
Kenya’s fight against corruption faces heightened scrutiny as calls grow to grant prosecutorial powers to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), with experts warning that such a move could weaken anti-corruption efforts. This comes amid rising concern over graft, with a recent EACC report indicating that Kenya loses over Ksh 608 billion annually to corruption,
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) secured a conviction after a court in Kithimani sentenced Moses Mbithi Muia to 20 years in prison for rape following a full trial, and informed him of his right to appeal the decision within 14 days. Principal Prosecution Counsel James Gachoka said the court found Muia