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DPP cannot work in isolation while prosecuting corruption cases

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Director of public prosecution Renson Ingonga, delivering his speech during International day to end impunity for crimes against journalists. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

Recently, opinion has been divided over the withdrawal of court cases by the Office of Director of Public Prosecution.

The debate, however, seems not to acknowledge that the ODPP is operating within a legal mandate when withdrawing cases with the court's permission.

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