The measures will also help in assets recovery and decongestion of the prisons. More than 38 corruption cases pending in courts across the country are coming up for hearing this month alone. Senior Assistant DPP Alexander Muteti on Friday said in Kisumu that ‘diversion’ will be achieved through negotiations with the accused. They will also negotiate with suspects who are ready to offer information that will help in uncovering other cases and reveal suspects. “I want to urge lawyers and clients to look at various provisions relating to plea bargain and what it can offer in exchange when handling some of the cases," Muteti said.

Source: The Star April 27, 2019 02:03 UTC