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February 24, 2026
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Why Police Misconduct Cases Stall in Kenya

Why Police Misconduct Cases Stall in Kenya

The DPP also had a duty to safeguard the rights of everyone involved, including suspects...

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The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, has explained that delays in prosecuting police misconduct cases stem from insufficient evidence provided by investigative agencies.

  • Insufficient comprehensive case files and adequate evidence from agencies like the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) hinder prosecution.
  • The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) cannot initiate court action without meeting the legal threshold for prosecution.
  • The DPP highlighted the Baby Pendo case as an example where murder charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence.

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