Tobiko Explains How He Stopped Violence After 2017 Election

Former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Keriako Tobiko on Wednesday explained how under his leadership, the office of the DPP prevented violence from occurring after the 2017 polls.

Speaking to The Standard, the ex-DPP explained that his office developed policies that include; standard operating procedures, rapid reference guide for the investigation and prosecution of election-related offenses and other strategies that helped prevent post-election violence.

He further explained that his office created prosecution units and complaints platform on social media which made it easier for Kenyans to report acts of crime. 

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Addressing some of his achievements during his tenure as the Chief Prosecutor, he noted that 12,000 prosecutions had been dealt with under his leadership.

Mr Tobiko also revealed that during his term, the number of legal experts at the agency increased leading to an increase in the number of cases prosecuted.

He added that by the time of his departure, the organisation had offices in all the 47 counties an improvement from the 13 that were there back in 2012.

“As a result, the ODPP has produced within its ranks a pool of subject-matter experts who are utilised internationally. Effectively, therefore, prosecution service in Kenya has been fully professionalised and civilianised," he divulged.

The outgoing director has been at the helm of the agency for the last six years before being nominated to the Cabinet.

Earlier this month, he resigned to take a position in the Cabinet after he was nominated by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Following his resignation, Public Prosecution Secretary Dorcas Owuor was appointed to take charge in an acting capacity before his successor was appointed.

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"Oduor will take charge of the office as we await the process of getting a new Director of Public Prosecution," Tobiko stated.

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