Renson Ingonga, Director of Public Prosecutions, has ordered the prosecution of Samuel Mugo Kiarie, a prosecutor at the Makadara Law Courts, over bribery allegations.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 4, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said the directive followed a review of an inquiry file submitted by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The DPP concluded that there is sufficient and credible evidence to support criminal charges against Kiarie.
Makadara Prosecutor Samuel Mugo Kiarie to Face Bribery Charges, DPP Orders. Photo: Courtesy.
He is set to face three counts of receiving a bribe, in violation of Section 6(1) read together with Section 18 of the Bribery Act.
Renson Ingonga reiterated that no one regardless of office, rank, or position is above the law, and ODPP will act decisively against any officer who compromises the integrity of the Criminal Justice System.
The ODPP affirmed its commitment to carrying out its constitutional mandate in line with the rule of law, public interest, and the administration of justice.
Separately, the ODPP has obtained arrest warrants for 20 individuals and eight medical facilities allegedly involved in a Ksh28 million fraud scheme linked to the Social Health Authority (SHA).
The move, announced on Tuesday, forms part of broader efforts to safeguard public funds in the health sector.
The warrants were issued after the accused failed to appear in court despite criminal charges having already been approved by the DPP.
The suspects are expected to face multiple serious criminal charges, including fraud, cybercrime, operating unlicensed health facilities, and abuse of public office.
The Director of Public Prosecutions approved charges covering conspiracy to defraud, unlawful operation of medical facilities, acquisition and use of proceeds of crime, unauthorized access to computer systems, computer-related fraud, obtaining money by false pretence, and abuse of office.
Individuals named in the arrest warrants include Ibrahim Rashid, Ahmed Mohamud Adan, Kamsia Hassan Kala, Hawa Alinoor Malo, Naima Sheikh Ali, Adhihakim Sheikh Ali, Adan Adikhaliq Abdullah, Yussuf Siat Jelle, and Mohammed Kulow Ali.
Others listed are Hassan Adan Ibrahim, Mohamed Mohamud Sheik, Ali Ahmed Adan, Mohamednoor Ismael Omar, Ismail Omar Mohammed, and Ali Adin Ibrahim.
