The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, CBS, OGW, today held a consultative meeting with the Deputy High Commissioner of India to Kenya, Mr. Sushil Prasad, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen interagency and international collaboration in the administration of justice.
The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between Kenya and India in key areas of extradition and mutual legal assistance (MLA), with both parties underscoring the importance of seamless legal cooperation in addressing cross-border crime.
Speaking during the meeting, the DPP reaffirmed the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions’ commitment to fostering strong partnerships that bolster the fight against transnational organized crime.
The discussions explored ways of expediting requests for extradition and legal assistance, streamlining communication channels between the two jurisdictions, and ensuring compliance with international legal standards and domestic laws.
The DPP emphasized that enhanced collaboration would not only strengthen prosecutorial effectiveness but also reinforce public confidence in the justice system.
“Our agenda is clear, to build strong institutional linkages that support the rule of law and ensure that offenders do not exploit jurisdictional gaps to evade justice,” he added.
A key outcome of the meeting was the proposal to undertake and facilitate joint capacity-building initiatives for prosecutors from both countries. The planned trainings will focus on emerging trends in transnational organized crimes.
Mr. Sushil Prasad welcomed the engagement, noting that Kenya and India share longstanding diplomatic ties and a mutual interest in strengthening cooperation within the criminal justice sector.
“India values its partnership with Kenya, and we look forward to deepening collaboration in legal and prosecutorial matters. Strengthening our cooperation in extradition and mutual legal assistance will significantly enhance our collective ability to combat transnational crime,” said Mr. Prasad.
The meeting is part of the DPP’s broader strategy to reinforce collaboration with international partners, enhance institutional capacity, and promote coordinated approaches to tackling increasingly sophisticated criminal networks.
Through sustained engagement and shared expertise, both Kenya and India aim to ensure that justice systems remain responsive, efficient, and capable of addressing the evolving nature of cross-border crime.
By Anthony Solly
