ODPP clears KUPPET treasurer Wicks Mwethi Njenga of forgery claims

• The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has cleared Wicks Mwethi Njenga, National Treasurer of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), of allegations that he forged official documents.
• The prosecution concluded that there was no realistic prospect of securing a conviction and directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to close the inquiry with no further police action.
• The ODPP's decision sets an important precedent for scrutinizing identity documents and academic records in employment and registration processes.
• Lawyers advising KUPPET or its officials should note that this ruling emphasizes the importance of verifying authenticity in these matters.

The prosecution concluded that there was no realistic prospect of securing a conviction and directed the DCI to close the inquiry with no further police action.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has cleared Wicks Mwethi Njenga, National Treasurer of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), of allegations that he forged official documents. The decision was made after a thorough review of the evidence presented by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). In a letter dated June 12, 2026, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Robert Oyembo wrote to the DCI, stating that investigations had failed to establish a prosecutable case against Njenga. The prosecution concluded that there was no realistic prospect of securing a conviction and directed the DCI to close the inquiry with no further police action.

The ODPP's decision sets an important precedent for scrutinizing identity documents and academic records in employment and registration processes. Lawyers advising KUPPET or its officials should note that this ruling emphasizes the importance of verifying authenticity in these matters. The Kenya Penal Code Section 357(a) makes it an offence to make a document without authority, but the prosecution's findings suggest that the differences in Njenga's names appearing in various documents were due to historical variations rather than evidence of forgery.

The clearance of Wicks Mwethi Njenga by the ODPP has significant implications for KUPPET and its officials. The union's leadership should take note that this decision highlights the importance of verifying authenticity in employment and registration processes. Furthermore, lawyers advising KUPPET or its officials should be aware that this ruling sets a precedent for scrutinizing identity documents and academic records. This is particularly relevant given the recent allegations against Njenga, which were lodged by Ronald Kiprotich Tonui, who is currently the Member of Parliament for Bomet Central.

Lawyers advising KUPPET or its officials should note that the ODPP's decision sets a precedent for scrutinizing identity documents and academic records, emphasizing the importance of verifying authenticity in employment and registration processes.

Source: Original reporting via ODPP