We are ready to work with DPP Mulele – CJ Koome

She said the broader justice sector believed in a shared vision of a just and effective system.

In Summary
  • She said this would enable stakeholders in the justice sector to deliver on their mandates efficiently.
  • Koome's statement came on Monday following the swearing-in of the new Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Mulele at the State House.
Chief Justice Martha Koome during the swearing in of the new Director of Public Prosecution Renson Mulele Ingonga at State House, Nairobi on September 25, 2023
Chief Justice Martha Koome during the swearing in of the new Director of Public Prosecution Renson Mulele Ingonga at State House, Nairobi on September 25, 2023
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Chief Justice Martha Koome has assured that the judiciary is ready to partner and work with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).

She said this would enable stakeholders in the justice sector to deliver on their mandates in an efficient way.

Koome's statement came on Monday following the swearing-in of the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Mulele at the State House.

"We stand ready to collaborate, partner and work with ODPP to deliver on its mandate together with broader stakeholders in the justice sector, under the auspices of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) that I chair," she said.

The President of the Supreme Court said the NCAJ believed in a shared vision of a just, efficient, and effective justice system.

"... one that serves our citizens with the fairness and timeliness they deserve," she added.

She noted that with his assumption of office, the new DPP also took on the role of Vice Chairperson of the NCAJ.

Koome added that over the past two years, the NCAJ has charted a path of deepened synergy between the various agencies in the justice sector.

Mulele has taken over from Noordin Haji who left the ODPP after he was picked by President William Ruto as the new National Intelligence Service Director General.

He is set to serve on an eight-year term.

The DPP is an advocate of the High Court and has been a senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecution in charge of the North Eastern region before his nomination by the President.

Newly sworn in Director of Public Prosecution Renson Mulele Ingonga at State House, Nairobi on September 25, 2023
Newly sworn in Director of Public Prosecution Renson Mulele Ingonga at State House, Nairobi on September 25, 2023
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