Omari and Ombeta expresses interest in DPP position as selection panel calls for applications
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Lawyers Danstan Omari, Cliff Ombeta targets replacing Haji as DPP even as the selection panel calls for applications
Lawyers Danstan Omari, Cliff Ombeta targets replacing Haji as DPP even as the selection panel calls for applications.
Danstan Omari now says he is aiming at replacing NIS Director General Noordin Haji as the next Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The vocal lawyer in a video doing rounds on social media expressed confidence that he is qualified to replace Haji.
“I have cleared all cases for people Noordin Haji was prosecuting. Noordin has left. Can’t I ask to be DDP?” he posed.
Omari and Haji had a complicated relationship because they were often on opposing sides of the court system.
Noordin Haji officially assumed office as the NIS boss on June 14, after being sworn in at State House in Nairobi during a ceremony presided over by President William Ruto.
Lawyer Cliff Ombeta has also joined the race to succeed Haji as the next DPP.
“I can confirm, Ometa has put in his papers for the DPP position. He has the experience, legal acumen, temperament, and wherewithal to do a sterling job as a prosecutor. The ODPP needs someone with the mental stamina and poise to give the office dignity and confidence it sorely merits,” his legal partner revealed.
Ombeta unsuccessfully vied for the Bonchari Parliamentary seat on a UDA ticket during the 2022 general election.
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This comes even as the selection panel for recruitment of the Director of Public Prosecutions called on interested persons to apply.
“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,” a notice by the panel’s chairperson Shadrack Mose reads.
Interested persons have until Wednesday, July 12 at 5 pm to apply.
The DPP selection panel comprises of seven members including; Central Organization of Trade Unions boss Francis Atwoli and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission CEO Twalib Mbarak.
Others are Mary Kimonye (Principal Administrative Secretary, State Department for Public Service), Shadrack Mose (Solicitor general), Mary Adhiambo (Secretary – HRM and Development, State Department for Public Service), Roseline Odede (Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights) and Richard Obwocha.
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