The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has ordered the prosecution of Samuel Mugo Kiarie, a prosecutor based at the Makadara Law Courts, over bribery allegations.
In a statement on Wednesday, March 4, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said the DPP issued the directive after reviewing an inquiry file forwarded by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The DPP established that there is sufficient and credible material to charge the Makadara-based prosecutor.
“Upon an independent evaluation of the evidence presented, the DPP has established that there is sufficient and credible evidence to sustain criminal charges against Mr. Kiarie,” read the statement in part.
Kiarie will face three counts of receiving a bribe, contrary to Section 6(1) read together with Section 18 of the Bribery Act.
“Consequently, the DPP has approved three counts of receiving a bribe contrary to Section 6(1) as read with Section 18 of the Bribery Act against Mr. Kiarie and directs that the accused be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction to answer to the charges,” the ODPP stated.
Further, the DPP emphasized that no individual, regardless of office, rank, or position, is above the law, and the ODPP will not hesitate to take decisive action against any officer who undermines the integrity of the Criminal Justice System.
“The ODPP remains committed to executing its constitutional mandate in accordance with the rule of law, public interest and administration of justice,” the statement concluded.
