The International Criminal Court on Monday announced that it is currently wrapping up investigations in cases facing 6 Kenyan suspects accused of crimes against humanity committed after the 2007 presidential elections.
In a statement sent to Kenyans. co. ke, ICC Deputy prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan stated that she had reached the decision after assessing the information available to her after Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan recused himself from the case.
''After assessing all the information available to me at this time, I have decided to conclude the investigation phase in the Situation in Kenya. I have reached this decision after considering the specific facts and circumstances of this Situation,'' the statement read in part.
President William Ruto was among the 6 suspects who at the time, were accused of masterminding political violence after the disputed presidential election results.
Others included; former President Uhuru Kenyatta, former minister Henry Kosgey, former Inspector General Mohammed Hussein Ali, former Head of Public Service Francis Muthaura, and radio presenter Joshua Arap Sang.
The accused persons have since 2010 had all their cases withdrawn or terminated with the prosecution citing a lack of evidence and interference of witnesses.
While rendering its decision, the Hague-based court however pointed out that the cases against Walter Barasa and Philip Bett, currently at large, who were accused of tampering with witnesses remain before the court.
The court further pointed out that while it will not pursue additional cases against witnesses it retains the authority to act on information relating to retaliation against witnesses.
Barasa and Bett were pursued by the court after investigations established they had interfered with witnesses.
President Ruto's former lawyer Paul Gicheru, the late, was also accused of tampering with witnesses.
Gicheru died in September 2022 under mysterious circumstances at his house in Karen, Nairobi, County.
The late lawyer's death further complicated investigations. Gicheru had already appeared before the court to testify.
