Ruto, Sang ICC trial delayed over witnesses hitch

The ICC process began in Kenya on November 26, 2009 when former Prosecutor Luis Ocampo asked for authorisation to institute investigations in Kenya after the disputed presidential election that left over 1,000 people dead and over 350,000 others displaced.

On March 8, 2011, the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber confirmed charges against Ruto, Sang and Kenyatta who have since been committed to trial.

It also confirmed charges against former Industrialisation Minister Henry Kosgey, former Head of Civil Service Francis Muthaura and former Police Commissioner Hussein Ali but had their charges dropped.

But with the progression of the two cases – one against Ruto and Sang and the other against President Kenyatta – the ICC has been challenged over the credibility of witnesses.

On the other hand, the court has blamed Kenya for intimidating witnesses and also refusing to cooperate with the court especially in the near collapsing case against President Kenyatta.

The prosecution has admitted it does not have evidence to sustain charges against the Kenyan President.

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JUDIE KABERIA

Judie, an Associate Editor has worked as a journalist in Kenya and Germany. She has a Master’s Degree in New Media, Governance and Democracy, University of Leicester (U.K). She has scooped 10 journalistic awards. She has participated in international conferences in Germany, Switzerland, United States and Netherlands. Judie has written a booklet, ‘Justice and Peace in the Kenyan Eye’. She has a soft spot for human rights, crime, peace and justice stories.

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