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Originally published by Capital Newstop
September 16, 2025
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High Court quashes DPP’s decision to withdraw corruption charges against CS Oparanya

Justice Benjamin Musyoki said that the DPP acted outside the law when he unilaterally reviewed and withdrew the charges without consulting the EACC. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The High Court in Nairobi has nullified the Director of Public Prosecutions' (DPP) decision to withdraw corruption charges against Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, declaring it unconstitutional and irregular. This ruling effectively reinstates charges related to a Sh56.7 million corruption scandal.
- The DPP's decision was quashed because he acted unilaterally, failing to consult the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
- Justice Benjamin Musyoki stated the DPP usurped the EACC's investigative powers by not referring new evidence back to them.
- The High Court declined to invalidate Oparanya's appointment as Cabinet Secretary, finding no impropriety in that process.
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