[PHOTOS] ODPP launches inter-agency guidelines on terrorism prosecution

In Summary

• They will also ensure effective coordination, collaboration, and cooperation in the investigation and prosecution of terrorism and terrorism financing.

• The guidelines will enhance efficiency for all stakeholders and will strengthen cooperation and collaboration in the investigation and prosecution of Terrorism and Terrorism Financing.

by CHARLENE MALWA AND SHARON MWENDE

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12 April 2022 - 15:07

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Director of Public prosecution Noordin Haji, The launch of Inter-Agency Guidelines on Cooperation and Collaboration in investigation and Prosecution of Terrorism and terrorism financing at Prosecution training institute in Loresho on April 12, 2022.
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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), in collaboration with criminal justice partners, on Tuesday launched Inter-Agency Guidelines on Cooperation and Collaboration in investigation and Prosecution of Terrorism and terrorism financing.

The launch of Inter-Agency Guidelines on Cooperation and Collaboration in investigation and Prosecution of Terrorism and terrorism financing at Prosecution training institute in Loresho on April 12, 2022.
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Speaking at the Prosecution training institute in Loresho during the event, DPP Noordin Haji lauded the partners that assisted in the making of the guidelines.

EU Deputy Chair Ambassador Katrin Hagemann during the launch of Inter-Agency Guidelines on Cooperation and Collaboration in investigation and Prosecution of Terrorism and terrorism financing at Prosecution training institute in Loresho on April 12, 2022.
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Central bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge speaks The launch of Inter-Agency Guidelines on Cooperation and Collaboration in investigation and Prosecution of Terrorism and terrorism financing at Prosecution training institute in Loresho on April 12, 2022.
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"I anticipate that this spirit of inter-agency cooperation and collaboration will guide us as we disseminate and implement these guidelines.”he added.

Immigration Director General Alexander Muteshi speaks during the launch of Inter-Agency Guidelines on Cooperation and Collaboration in investigation and Prosecution of Terrorism and terrorism financing at Prosecution training institute in Loresho on April 12, 2022.
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Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai during the launch of Inter-Agency Guidelines on Cooperation and Collaboration in investigation and Prosecution of Terrorism and terrorism financing at Prosecution training institute in Loresho on April 12, 2022.
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The guidelines are intended to improve Organizational Partnership between investigative agencies and the ODPP.

They will also ensure effective coordination, collaboration, and cooperation in the investigation and prosecution of terrorism and terrorism financing.

Inspector General of police Hillary Mutyambai signs guidelines during the launch of Inter-Agency Guidelines on Cooperation and Collaboration in investigation and Prosecution of Terrorism and terrorism financing at Prosecution training institute in Loresho on April 12, 2022
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Further, they will bring together over ten law enforcement agencies that are directly or indirectly responsible for investigating terrorism and terrorism financing, as well as taking other counter-terrorism measures.

DPP Noordin Haji and EU Deputy Chair Ambassador Katrin Hagemann during the launch of Inter-Agency Guidelines on Cooperation and Collaboration in investigation and Prosecution of Terrorism and terrorism financing at Prosecution training institute in Loresho on April 12, 2022.
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The guidelines will enhance efficiency for all stakeholders and will strengthen cooperation and collaboration in the investigation and prosecution of Terrorism and Terrorism Financing.

Stakeholders present were, Immigration Director General Alexander Muteshi, Inspector General of police Hillary Mutyambai, Central bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge and Deputy Chair of the EU Katrin Hagemann among others.