The war on graft in Kenya not only heightened but also the war between legal entities mandated to ensure corrupt criminals are punished.The judiciary and Directorate of Public Prosecutions have been throwing blame on one another overthe failed cases.
Chief Justice David Maraga’s heeded to the pressure and has been holding meetings to bring union and order back to the fight.
Interms of strategy,Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji wants technology used in the investigation and prosecution of corruption-related cases for a speedy conclusion.
In a statement on Saturday, he welcomed Chief Justice David Maraga and judges’ resolve to expedite hearing graft cases.
Haji appreciated the Judiciary for acknowledging the challenges the directorate experiences while building a formidable case.
“.. we commend the Judiciary for acknowledging some of the challenges faced by the prosecutorial arm, such as the provision of witness statements which often run into thousands of pages in anti-corruption cases,” the statement read in part.
The DPP said his office will invest in technology to make the work easier and timely.
“….the DPP shall strongly advocate for the use of technology in the investigation, prosecution, and adjudication [of the cases] without compromising the right to a fair trial,” he said.