The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga, OGW, ON Monday convened a pivotal meeting with the leadership of the International Justice Mission-Kenya (IJM).
The IJM delegation was led by Country Director Benson Shamala. The meeting aimed at exploring further avenues for cooperation and collaboration in the pursuit of justice.
The discussion highlighted the enduring partnership between the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and IJM Kenya, a relationship that has borne substantial fruit over the years.

A notable achievement of this collaboration is the development and advocacy of critical policy documents for the ODPP. One of the major milestones celebrated was the publication of the Case Digest Volume 1, focusing on human rights violations, underscoring their collective efforts in advancing justice.
In addition to policy development, the partnership has actively engaged with local communities through round table meetings organized in conjunction with community justice centres.
These meetings have been crucial in sensitizing local stakeholders about the ODPP’s role and mandate within Kenya’s justice sector.

During the meeting, DPP Ingonga expressed profound gratitude for IJM’s unwavering support and substantial contributions to capacity building within the ODPP.
He emphasized that this support has been instrumental in enhancing the office’s capability to effectively fulfill its mandate.

On his part, IJM Country Director Benson Shamala reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to ongoing cooperation with the ODPP. He highlighted their shared mission to advance justice in Kenya, ensuring that their collaborative efforts continue to yield significant results.
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Looking ahead, both the ODPP and IJM are dedicated to intensifying their joint efforts. A key focus will be the development of Case Digest Volume 2, which will spotlight jurisprudential cases and delve into critical areas such as the plea bargain and decision-to-charge policy.

Additionally, plans are underway to provide refresher training for prosecutors across the eight ODPP regional offices to refine their decision-making processes regarding charges.
Another area of focus will be enhancing investigations and prosecutions related to human rights violation cases, thereby ensuring more effective outcomes.

The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both parties expressing optimism about the future of their partnership and its potential to bring about meaningful change in Kenya’s justice system.