The Committee on Delegated Legislation has approved the establishment of a KSh2 billion special fund for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). This step is expected to bolster the office's ability to manage complex criminal cases. Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga voiced optimism regarding the fund's role in delivering justice.
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Committee on Delegated Legislation approved the creation of a KSh2 billion special fund for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). This decision came during the review of the Public Finance Management (Public Prosecutions Fund) Regulations, 2025, which will operationalize the fund.
Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga, along with other officials from his office, appeared before the committee. Ingonga stated that the fund would allow his office to tackle complex criminal investigations, prosecutions, and asset recovery. "The initial capital of the fund shall be Sh2 billion appropriated by the National Assembly in the 2026/2027 financial year. The independent fund will enhance efficiency in the delivery of justice, strengthen the justice system, and support anti-corruption efforts," Ingonga said.
The fund will gain additional resources through grants and donations, deferred prosecution agreements, proceeds from plea agreements, preservation orders from criminal proceedings, court-issued compensation and restitution orders, and interest from fund investments, according to Ingonga.
Ingonga was joined by Alloys Kemo, Secretary for Prosecutions Services, and other senior ODPP officials. The committee assured it would begin preparing a report on the regulations and present it to the National Assembly for debate and approval.
"We have reviewed the regulations and are satisfied that they conform to the law and comply with the Statutory Instruments Act, 2013," said Ainabkoi Senator Samuel Chepkonga.
The ODPP was established as an independent office under the 2010 Constitution (Article 157) and formally separated from the Attorney General's office in 2011. It was further enabled by the ODPP Act No. 2 of 2013. The office handles criminal matters and directs investigations by the Inspector-General of the National Police Service.
