In his judgement, Hon. Justice B.M. Musyoki declared that the DPP’s directive to drop charges of corruption, conflict of interest, abuse of office, and money laundering was irregular, opaque, and contrary to public interest. The judgement further revealed that the DPP acted unconstitutionally by disregarding the input of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the mandated investigative agency, and instead relied solely on submissions from Wycliffe Oparanya’s legal team.
President Ruto Signs Conflict of Interest Bill Into Law
In a landmark move to strengthen the country’s anti-corruption framework, President William Ruto has signed the long-awaited Conflict of Interest Bill into law at State House, Nairobi. The new legislation is expected to significantly curb the abuse of power and misuse of public resources by public officers.