THE ROLE OF THE ODPP IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The ODPP plays its role the realization of Kenya’s Development Agenda through the exercise of its prosecutorial mandate and by way of implementation of its policies.

• The ODPP has aligned its mandate, operations and strategies with the Vision 2030, Sustainable Development Goals, Medium Term Plans, Government Development Blue Print and other Government of Kenya Policies.

• The ODPP contributes to the objective of efficient and effective delivery of justice in the country by enhancing investigative and prosecutorial jurisdiction of cases.

• The ODPP is under the political pillar charged with the duty of aligning the national policy and a legal framework that addresses a market-based economy, human rights and gender equity in addition to promotion of the rule of law.

• Under the economic pillar, the ODPPs role is to ensure an effective and efficient prosecution that will in turn contribute to safe, secure and conducive environment for investment and economic growth.

• The ODPP plays a key role across all of the 3 pillarspolitical, economic and social – on which the Vision 2030 is premised, whose mid-term plans (MTPs) the ODPP has been actively involved in the

• Finally, on the social pillar, the ODPP contributes in the quest for a just and cohesive society by serving the interests of justice by conducting timely and independent prosecutions and facilitates equitable application of the law that eases access to the criminal justice system.