- ODPP sensitised Technical University of Kenya students on constitutional rights, access to justice and the rule of law during SATUK Civic Education and Sheria Day.
- Assistant Directors Angela Fuchaka and Festus Njeru Njue explained ODPP’s mandate in prosecution and protecting the public interest.
- Students were urged to exercise rights responsibly and promote constitutionalism and responsible citizenship.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has stepped up civic and legal education among university students, with Technical University of Kenya (TUK) students receiving sensitisation on their constitutional rights, access to justice and the rule of law.
The engagement was held during a Civic Education and Sheria Day organised by the Students’ Association of the Technical University of Kenya (SATUK) at the university’s Nairobi Campus.
The session sought to deepen students’ understanding of Kenya’s criminal justice system while helping them appreciate the role of various institutions in administering justice.
Representing the ODPP were Assistant Directors of Public Prosecutions Angela Fuchaka and Festus Njeru Njue, alongside Emily Kiu.
The officials explained the constitutional mandate of the ODPP and its responsibilities in the prosecution of criminal cases and protection of the public interest in the administration of justice.
The students were also taken through their constitutional rights and the responsibilities that accompany those rights, with emphasis on civic responsibility and respect for the law.
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The ODPP team urged the students to understand and exercise their rights responsibly, noting the importance of citizens being aware of the legal and constitutional framework governing the country.
The discussions also focused on access to justice and how different institutions within the criminal justice system work together to ensure cases are handled in accordance with the Constitution and other laws.
The students were encouraged to participate in civic and legal education programmes to enhance their understanding of the justice system and promote constitutionalism.
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The engagement comes as institutions involved in the administration of justice continue to use public education forums to improve awareness of citizens’ rights and responsibilities, particularly among young people.
The ODPP said such engagements provide an opportunity for citizens to better understand its role and the wider criminal justice system.
The students were further encouraged to use their knowledge of the law to promote responsible citizenship and respect for the rule of law within their communities.
By Kithinji Njeru
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