The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, has urged the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to adopt prosecution-guided investigations, saying the approach will strengthen corruption cases and improve conviction rates.
Speaking during a consultative meeting between the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the EACC, Ingonga said early collaboration between prosecutors and investigators is key to building evidence-based cases capable of withstanding judicial scrutiny.
The meeting brought together senior officials from both institutions to develop joint strategies aimed at improving coordination in the investigation and prosecution of corruption and economic crimes.
“The fight against corruption requires seamless collaboration between investigators and prosecutors. By embracing prosecution-guided investigations from the onset, we can ensure that investigations are focused, evidence-driven, and capable of meeting the threshold required for successful prosecution,” Ingonga said.
He noted that involving prosecutors at the initial stages of investigations helps identify evidentiary gaps early, reducing delays and enhancing the quality of cases presented before the courts.
Ingonga reaffirmed the ODPP’s commitment to working closely with the EACC in fulfilling their shared constitutional mandate of combating corruption and safeguarding public resources.
EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said stronger collaboration between the two institutions remains critical to the successful prosecution of corruption cases.
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“Working together between our two institutions is key to the successful execution of the fight against graft. Through enhanced coordination, information sharing, and mutual support, we can improve the quality of investigations and prosecutions, ultimately strengthening public confidence in our institutions,” Mohamud said.
EACC Chairperson Bishop Dr. David Oginde also called for deeper institutional cooperation, urging the two agencies to strengthen joint operations and invest in continuous capacity building for investigators and prosecutors.
“Our focus should remain on eradicating the menace of corruption through a strong joint working relationship. We must also invest in joint capacity building to equip both prosecutors and investigators with the skills and knowledge required to tackle the ever-evolving nature of corruption and economic crimes,” Oginde said.
During the meeting, the two agencies discussed measures to improve case management, enhance information sharing and strengthen institutional coordination to speed up the investigation and prosecution of corruption and economic crimes.
The engagement forms part of ongoing efforts to reinforce cooperation under Kenya’s anti-corruption framework, with both the ODPP and EACC expressing confidence that closer collaboration will lead to stronger enforcement, higher-quality prosecutions, and greater accountability in the management of public resources.
