Renson Mulele Sworn in As the New DPP After Noordin Haji's Exit

Renson Mulele Ingonga was on Monday September, 25, 2023 sworn in as Director of Public Prosecutions in an event presided over by President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi.

Mulele takes over from the former DPP(Director of Public Prosecution- Noordin Haji ) and is set for an eight-year term.

The President picked Mulele from a list of 15 individuals interviewed for the position by the Public Service Commission.

President William Ruto has urged the new Director of Public Prosecution to uphold the rule of law as he starts his new assigned role in government.

Speaking during the swearing in event at State House, President Ruto told Renson Mulele Ingonga that he should not be used to settle political scores.

"You are aware in the past that some anti-corruption cases were concocted to settle scores that had nothing to do with corruption, Kenyans hope and I hope that under your tenure the war on corruption will not be used to settle political scores," Ruto stated.

The Head of State also told the DPP that he assumed office at a unique moment in Kenya's history when corruption is one of the many challenges facing the country.

The president expressed confidence that the entire criminal justice will work with the office of the DPP to ensure that they deliver to the people of Kenya what is expected.

"You have the support and goodwill of every actor within our criminal justice system and other arms of government," Ruto affirmed.

President Ruto has maintained that his administration will not tolerate any form of corruption going forward.