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Okay. People are grossly misunderstanding how criminal procedure works.
The DCI/Police arrest and investigate. The DPP prosecutes on behalf of the public. The court hears the matters.
You can& #39;t blame the DCI because Babu Owino has not been convicted while the case is pending.
You can& #39;t blame the DCI because Babu Owino has not been convicted while the case is pending.
Bail is a constitutional right that you voted for in the 2010 constitution. Whenever someone is charged in court (like Babu was) he is allowed to make a bail application. Every Kenyan is. But the court has to make certain considerations.
Being granted bail just allows you to have your case heard when you& #39;re not in remand.
The prosecution (DPP) presents its case and a court makes a ruling on whether the accused has a case to answer.
The prosecution (DPP) presents its case and a court makes a ruling on whether the accused has a case to answer.
If the accused has a case to answer, he is put on his defence. He presents his case and then the court either acquits or convicts the accused.
This process may take years due to a myriad of factors. Backlog in the judiciary. Adjournment as a tactic by defence lawyers especially where the accused has a bad case. Inefficiencies in the DPP and court. Corona Virus! Etc!
If you want cases to be heard within 6 months, you have to really strengthen and support the judiciary. As it stands, that is a pipe dream. The executive is really limiting the judiciary& #39;s budget.
