Principal Prosecution Counsel

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A cumulative number of seven (7) years or more at DPP 8;
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution;
  
• Postgraduate diploma in legal studies from the Council of Legal Education;
  
• Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
  
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
  
• Senior Management Course or a Management Course from a recognized institution lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
  
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results: and
  
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
  

• Conducting criminal and related proceedings in relation to cases instituted before courts of law;
  
• Analyzing of judgments, and preparation of appropriate documents for appeal, review, or revision and related proceedings where necessary;
  
• Guiding Prosecution Counsel in devising and executing pre-trial, in-trial and post-trial prosecution strategies;
  
• Drafting pleadings;
  
• Promoting and strengthening collaborative partnerships and networks with other criminal justice agencies and stakeholders;
  
• Ensuring timely preparation and submission of quarterly, annual and statutory reports;
  
• Advising government departments and agencies on criminal matters at the Sub-County level;
  
• Conducting the prosecution of criminal cases;
  
• Development and implementation of annual work plans, procurement plans and budgets; and
  
• Collating, analyzing and submitting of criminal statistical data.