A petition seeking to remove Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga from office has been filed after he was accused of halting the prosecution of a criminal case.

The court papers argued that Ingonga was unfit to hold office and violated the Constitution after halting the criminal case and referring it for civil litigation.

In the petition, the petitioner argued that Ingonga had gone against the public interest, the interests of the administration of justice, and the need to prevent and avoid abuse of the legal process as per article 175 of the Constitution.

According to the petitioner, the case in question involved several threats to their life contrary to section 223(1) of the Penal Code, Cap 63 of the laws of Kenya.  ODPP offices in Nairobi.