This archive report was first published on 30 July 2019.
On July 30, 2019, the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji called for enhanced cooperation and collaboration between prosecutors and investigators in Eastern Africa to effectively fight transnational organized crime.
Speaking during the 5th regional network of DPPs and DCIS in Nairobi, Haji emphasized the need for regular capacity building of holders of the two offices if the war against organized crime is to be won.
The DPP also encouraged member states to share resources, vowing to push for more countries from the region to subscribe to the association.
George Kinoti, the Director of Criminal Investigation, who also attended the meeting, sounded a warning to nationals of member states, saying it will not be business as usual as far as fighting organized crime is concerned.
He stated that criminals engaging in transnational crimes, which are mostly organized crimes, will be dealt with ruthlessly.
Kinoti also pointed out the important role the judiciary plays in dealing with crime, asking the director of public prosecution to include in such meetings in future so as to forge a uniformed approach towards fighting organized crimes.
