News Supreme Court allows DPP to extradite Gichuru, Okemo to JerseyMr Chris Okemo (left) and former Kenya Power and Lighting boss Samuel Gichuru. FILE PHOTO | NMGBy JOSEPH WANGUIMore by this AuthorThe Supreme Court on Friday allowed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji to proceed with the extradition process of graft suspects Samuel Gichuru and Chris Okemo. He wanted the Supreme Court to uphold a March 2, 2018 Court of Appeal decision that invalidated the extradition process instituted by the DPP in 2011. Extradition proceedingsOn the other hand, the DPP wanted the court to approve the proceedings he initiated in July 2011. Further, under Article 156 of the Constitution, the AG has no powers in relation to criminal proceedings that include extradition proceedings.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 05, 2021 20:43 UTC