Kenya: Tobiko Opposes Prosecution Powers for EACC

Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Keriako Tobiko on Monday opposed plans to strengthen the anti-corruption watchdog with prosecutorial powers, saying it would sound a death knell to his office.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has in the past called for more powers to prosecute suspects, saying it would bolster its operations.

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