Miguna’s rant on DPP Ingonga unjustified

The current Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga was appointed to office following a rigorous process that saw the law followed to the letter. In following the laid down procedures which dictates that public office is earned through merit, the selection process spoke, giving the mandate to Ingonga as the head of the prosecutorial arm of government. Of all the initial applicants, lawyer Migina Miguna missed out as 15 applicants were shortlisted for the position of Director of Public Prosecution including Thomas Lentagule, Jacinta Nyaboke Nyamosi, Victor Vinya Mule, Taib Ali Taib, Tabitha Wanyama Ouya, David Kiplagat Ruto and Danstan Omari, however, it is Ingonga who was appointed to replace former DPP Noordin Haji. The DPP is for the fourth time seeking to withdraw criminal charges in a case against city lawyer Guy Spencer which is set for mention on March 3rd, 2026. Spencer is accused of forging a British Billionaire’s will in a Ksh.100 million Karen land dispute. In an online rant, Lawyer Miguna Miguna has attacked the DPP terming his as incompetent. However, the conflict of interests question arises as Miguna was among the applicants who were left out of the shortlisted applicants. While criticism is welcome, the credibility matters and personal rivalry should never masquerade as public interest. Having sought the same office, Miguna’s frustration is understandable as he is now seen to be hellbent on fighting Ingonga; Institutions cannot be run on resentment. Leadership is measured by results, not rhetoric and Miguna must realise that the DPP’s work happens in courtrooms, not on timelines on social media as competition for the office ended when President William Ruto made the appointment of the DPP. Public service demands maturity beyond personal disappointment. The office of the DPP is bigger than any applicant who didn’t get it and Kenya deserves prosecutorial integrity, not perpetual campaigns. While strong opinions don’t substitute for constitutional process, Miguna must be reminded that Ingonga’s authority flows from law. The selection panel made its decision and the President made the appointment of Ingonga and the courts uphold the law. Public trust grows through performance, not provocation.