The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has been unanimously elected as the President of the Africa Prosecutors' Association (APA).
This was during the Association's 17th Annual Conference and General Meeting held in Marrakech, Morocco, on Wednesday.
In his acceptance speech, the DPP expressed gratitude and a steadfast commitment to advancing the APA's goals.
"I am humbled and excited not only about this role but also the responsibility that comes with it. Prosecutors have a significant role in the dispensation of justice and we are joining hands on the continent to ensure this is discharged in a fair, ethical, clear and firm manner," the DPP said.
The DPP's office said Ingonga's election is historic and marks a significant milestone for Kenya and the entire African continent.
"It underscores our commitment to active participation in international communities and addresses the challenges faced by prosecutors while promoting justice, enhancing cooperation, and upholding the highest standards of prosecutorial practice across Africa," the ODPP said.
The APA, established in 2003, brings together prosecutors from diverse African countries.
Its mission is to enhance cooperation, collaboration, and capacity building in the field of criminal justice.
Through training, best practice sharing, and dialogue, the APA also aims to empower prosecutors and promote the rule of law and human rights in Africa.
Ingonga succeeds Egyptian Prosecutor General Hon. Counsellor Mohamed Shawqi Ayyad as the APA President.
His immediate responsibilities include presiding over all association meetings and the Executive Committee.
