DPP Keriako Tobiko must reassert his independence

NAIROBI: As Kenya awaits the decision by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Keriako Tobiko on whether he will sustain or dismiss prosecution against Government officials who allegedly stole Sh800 million in the National Youth Service (NYS) scandal, it is imperative we interrogate the mandate of this critical office against public expectations, which in my opinion, continues to soar unfulfilled.

Recently, we commemorated the promulgation of our new Constitution that was majorly inspired by the people’s views. One of the biggest achievements in the Constitution was the establishment of an independent office of the DPP.