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

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, chaired by Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale in an interim capacity, convened today at Parliament Buildings to deliberate on the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill.

A central focus of the session was the coordination between the Committee and the National Treasury regarding the comprehensive amendment bill.

The Senators learnt that the National Treasury had previously requested to merge its own wide-ranging proposals, which include provisions for electronic government procurement and prompt payment obligations, with the bill currently before the Senate.

While the Treasury indicated that a consolidated draft had been submitted to the Attorney General for final revision, the Committee noted that the December 5, 2025, deadline passed without receipt of the finalized document.

In response to this delay, Senator Khalwale led a discussion on the appropriate timeline for compliance. While some members advocated for an immediate seven-day turnaround to maintain legislative momentum, the Committee ultimately reached a consensus on a 14-day window.

This compromise allows sufficient time for formal communication and administrative processing while ensuring the Ministry remains accountable to the House.

By Anthony Solly

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has revealed that the government has set aside Ksh1 billion to respond to potential massive flooding across the country.

Speaking on Monday, March 2, Ruku said President William Ruto’s administration is determined to ensure that adequate resources are available to protect lives and livelihoods in the event of floods.

“As far as flooding is concerned, we have budgeted 1 billion shillings so far, just in case we get massive flooding. President William Ruto’s government is committed to ensuring that no resources will be spared to ensure Kenyans are not losing their lives, and the day-to-day activities they carry out are not interfered with,” he said.

Ruku also disclosed that the government has already spent billions of shillings to cushion Kenyans against the effects of drought, with further allocations expected as part of ongoing intervention measures.

“The government has spent Ksh9 billion shillings in drought intervention. We are likely to go to Ksh13 billion shillings as far as drought intervention is concerned,” he added.

Ruku assured Kenyans that the government has stocked adequate non-food supplies to support families that may be displaced or affected by flooding.

He noted that essential household items are readily available for emergency distribution should the need arise.

“We have enough non-food items, as the government, which can support households in case of flooding. We have many mattresses, blankets, tents, cooking utensils, and iron sheets, and we are ready to support families that are likely to be affected by flooding,” he further said.

In addition to food distribution programs, Ruku noted that the government is expanding its relief efforts to cover livestock and vulnerable groups, including children and breastfeeding mothers.

“We are putting in all necessary effort as a government, not only the distribution of food for Kenyans, but we are also ensuring there is distribution of animal feed as well as distribution of fortified flour for porridge, especially for children and for the mothers who are breastfeeding,” he noted.