Vincent Chahale, Country Director, International Justice Mission (IJM) Kenya.
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has reaffirmed his office’s commitment to restoring public confidence in the criminal justice system through greater community engagement, accountability and improved access to justice.
Speaking during a community town hall dubbed Chapa Gumzo na Prosecutor, held at the Africa Inland Church (AIC) in Riruta, Dagoretti, on Friday, October 23, 2026, Ingonga engaged residents and key justice sector stakeholders in discussions on challenges affecting the administration of justice.
The forum brought together International Justice Mission (IJM) Kenya Country Director Vincent Chahale, Kibera Chief Magistrate Stella Tambo, Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Chairperson Duncan Ojwang, representatives of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), and other criminal justice stakeholders.
Residents used the interactive session to raise concerns over alleged extrajudicial killings, delays in the administration of justice, witness protection and the growing threat of hate speech ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The discussions also addressed emerging forms of digital and financial crime, with justice sector officials cautioning young people against drug abuse and involvement in criminal activities.
Ingonga acknowledged the concerns raised by residents and emphasised the need to bridge the trust gap between the public and institutions responsible for administering justice.
He reiterated his office's commitment to ensuring that victims of crime and injustice have confidence in the justice system and that their concerns are addressed through established legal processes.
IPOA Chairperson Duncan Ojwang, meanwhile, underscored the importance of strengthening human rights training within the National Police Service as part of broader efforts to promote accountability and professional policing.
IJM Kenya Country Director Vincent Chahale welcomed the initiative, describing community engagement as essential to building public trust and making justice more accessible.
“They offer citizens a rare, direct space to interact with key duty bearers, understand how the justice system works, and learn about their rights. When citizens understand the process, trust is built, and justice becomes truly accessible to all,” Chahale said.
He called for sustained dialogue between communities and justice institutions, noting that meaningful collaboration among stakeholders is critical to strengthening accountability and public confidence.
“By recognising and engaging every co-actor in the justice system, we build lasting trust and collaboration across all levels,” he said.
“When the process of justice is demystified, citizens get to trust the system.”
The Chapa Gumzo na Prosecutor forum provided residents with an opportunity to seek clarification on legal processes, share personal experiences and engage directly with officials responsible for delivering justice.
The engagement also highlighted the importance of community participation in addressing longstanding concerns over police accountability, access to justice and the protection of fundamental rights.
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