The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga CBS, OGW, today appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Delegated Legislation chaired by Hon. Samuel Chepkonga to deliberate on the Public Finance Management (Public Prosecutions Fund) Regulations, 2025.
The engagement provided an important platform for the DPP to offer insights into the proposed regulations, reaffirm the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions’ support for the framework, and highlight the significance of establishing the Public Prosecutions Fund as a strategic institutional financing mechanism.
The proposed fund is designed to align with the priorities outlined in the ODPP Strategic Plan 2023–2027, which seeks to strengthen the capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness of prosecution services across the country.
During the session, DPP Ingonga emphasized that the establishment of the Public Prosecutions Fund will play a crucial role in reinforcing the operational independence of the ODPP by ensuring sustainable and predictable financing for its core mandate.
He noted that the fund will provide a structured mechanism through which critical prosecutorial functions can be supported, enabling the office to respond more effectively to the evolving demands of the criminal justice system.
“The establishment of the Public Prosecutions Fund will significantly enhance the ability of the ODPP to deliver on its constitutional mandate. It will ensure that key prosecutorial operations are adequately financed in a structured and accountable manner, while also strengthening institutional independence and operational efficiency,” said DPP Ingonga.
Once operational, the fund will support key activities including prosecution of complex and high-profile cases, capacity building for prosecutors, modernization of prosecution services, and facilitation of witness support and protection measures.
Members of the committee engaged the DPP and his delegation on various aspects of the regulations, including governance structures, accountability safeguards, and mechanisms to ensure transparency in the management and utilization of the fund.
The deliberations form part of Parliament’s oversight role in reviewing statutory instruments to ensure that they are consistent with the law and effectively support public institutions in fulfilling their mandates.
The establishment of the Public Prosecutions Fund is expected to strengthen the institutional capacity of the ODPP and enhance the administration of justice by ensuring that prosecutorial services are delivered in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
The DPP was accompanied by senior management led by the Secretary prosecutions Services Alloys Kemo OGW, Senior Deputy Directors and Deputy Directors.
By Anthony Solly
