The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have held talks aimed at strengthening investigations and prosecution of robbery with violence cases in Kenya’s North Eastern region.
The discussions took place during a courtesy call by North Eastern Regional DCI Commissioner Adan Hassan to the ODPP offices in Garissa, where he met Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Edgar Mulamula.
The two officials discussed ways of improving collaboration between investigators and prosecutors amid rising cases of robbery with violence across the region.
During the engagement, Mulamula emphasised the importance of adhering to proper suspect identification and recognition procedures, particularly through identification parades, to ensure that evidence presented in court meets the required legal standards.
He noted that proper identification procedures are critical in strengthening criminal cases and ensuring that prosecutions are supported by credible and admissible evidence.
The meeting also explored measures to strengthen witness protection and safeguard witnesses against intimidation, interference or other threats that could undermine ongoing criminal proceedings.
Mulamula highlighted the role of protected and cooperative witnesses in securing successful prosecutions, particularly in cases involving serious violent crimes.
The ODPP said the engagement underscored the importance of sustained cooperation between investigators and prosecutors in improving criminal justice administration, protecting witnesses and enhancing public safety across the North Eastern region.