DPP cracks down on transnational drug trafficking syndicate

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has achieved a significant victory in the fight against drug trafficking with the conviction of Joyce Akinyi and two accomplices in a case prosecuted at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) courts.

The prosecution team, led by Norah Achieng, Annette Wangia, and Faith Mwila, presented compelling evidence that Akinyi, along with her co-accused, Paulin Kalala, a Congolese national, and Peres Ochieng, were key figures in a meticulously planned transnational drug trafficking operation.

Akinyi was also found guilty of possessing a passport without providing a reasonable explanation, adding to the severity of her offences.

The court entered judgment in the absence of Peres Ochieng, who absconded during the trial after being placed on her defence.

Sentencing for the convicted individuals is set for December 10, 2024, marking the next step in delivering justice in this case.