The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has opposed an application by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to withdraw a corruption case against a senior University of Nairobi.
When the matter came up before the Anti-Corruption Court Tuesday, the prosecution informed the court that it intended to withdraw the case against Daniel Brian Ouma Okeyo.
Okeyo is accused of forging academic documents and unlawfully earning more than Sh32 million.
However, the EACC objected to the move, noting that the accused had previously obtained conservatory orders staying the proceedings.
According to the EACC, the conservatory orders issued on July 9 this year are still in force and were granted in petitions filed at the High Court and the Labour Court, where both the ODPP and EACC are parties.
“The said petitions have not been withdrawn, and it would only be appropriate for the accused to first withdraw those matters before any steps are taken in this case,” an EACC representative told the court.
The Commission further argued that the petitions have a direct bearing on the ongoing criminal case, and therefore, withdrawing the case before resolving the petitions would be premature.
In response, the prosecution said discussions between the parties were ongoing to resolve pending issues and assured the court that the matter would be withdrawn once those issues are settled.
The court directed that a ruling on the application to withdraw the case will be delivered on October 30.
Okeyo is facing charges of forgery of academic documents and unlawful acquisition of public property amounting to more than Sh32 million, being the salary he allegedly received between 2015 and 2025.
He is said to have served in various positions, including Deputy Director (Fundraising, Donor Relations, and Partnership), Directorate of University Advancement, Director of Advancement, and Acting Chief Operations Officer.
The case stems from investigations into the irregular appointment of Okeyo as acting Chief Operations Officer at the University of Nairobi.
