IPOA Says 46 Gen Z Protest Death Cases Still Under Investigation

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📻 Breaking It Down

In a statement, IPOA outlined the progress, challenges, and status of investigations arising from the nationwide anti-government demonstrations that erupted in 2024.

According to the authority, 3 cases are pending before court, 3 cases have been forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for review and directio, 1 case is pending internal legal review, 4 cases were closed internally after investigations, 5 cases were closed pursuant to directions from the ODPP and 46 cases remain at different stages of investigation.

IPOA said the complexity of the investigations, reliance on forensic examinations, and evidentiary requirements have contributed to delays in concluding the majority of the cases.

📌 What You Need to Know

“The completion of investigations is often complex and requires extensive processes involving multiple external agencies,” the authority’s Vice Chairperson Ann Mwangi stated.

She noted that it frequently depends on institutions such as the National Forensic Laboratory and the Government Chemist for forensic examinations and ballistic analyses, factors that can significantly affect the speed of investigations.

She also explained that not every completed investigation automatically results in prosecution.

“The progression of a case to court depends on the sufficiency of evidence and the outcome of prosecutorial review by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions,” she stated.

The Vice Chairperson added that some investigations are closed where evidence fails to meet the legal threshold required for prosecution, while others may require further review or additional investigative work.

“The three cases before court are those in which the evidence and prosecutorial thresholds have been met, enabling criminal proceedings to commence,” she said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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