Ruto Nominates New DPP To Succeed Noordin Haji

President William Ruto has nominated Renson Mulele Ingonga as the new Director of Public Prosecutions; (DPP).

In a communication read out by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula to Parliament, the Head of State recognised Ingonga as a qualified legal practitioner who will serve with honour.

Ruto asked the Members of Parliament (MP) in the August House to vet the nominee as per the provisions of the Law.

An image of Renson Mulele Ingonga. /FILE

Ingonga is poised to succeed Noordin Haji, who was appointed the National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday, June 29 opened applications for Kenyans intending to succeed Haji as the next DPP.

PSC released a notice by Shadrack Mose, the Chairperson of the seven-member DPP selection panel formed to nominate qualified persons for an appointment for the position.

"Pursuant to provisions of Article 157 of the Constitution and section 8(1) -(4) of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, 2013, the Selection Panel invites applications from suitably qualified persons to be considered for nomination for appointment to the position of the Director of Public Prosecutions," the notice read in part.

Requirements

For appointment to this position, a candidate must hold a law degree from a recognized university, be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification from a common-law jurisdiction.

He or she must have at least ten (10) years of experience as a Superior Court Judge or professionally qualified Magistrate; or have at least ten (10) years of experience as a distinguished academic or a legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal fields.

Furthermore, the candidate must have held the qualifications aforementioned for a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten (10) years.

He or she must also be of high moral character, integrity and impartiality, meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution and demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, and good judgment in both legal and life experiences and commitment to public and community service.

Terms Of Service

Regarding the terms of service, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) shall hold office for a term of eight (8) years and shall not be eligible for re-appointment.

The salary and benefits entitled to the position of DPP shall be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). According to SRC, a DPP is entitled to a monthly salary of Ksh765,188 which is computed as;