The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has concluded its inquiry into allegations against KUPPET National Treasurer Mwethi Njenga concerning the use of different names in official documents. The probe was initiated following concerns raised by former Bomet Central MP and ex-KUPPET Assistant Treasurer Ronald Tonui.

Tonui had accused Njenga of inconsistencies in the names appearing on his national ID, academic certificates, and Teachers Service Commission (TSC) records, questioning the authenticity of the documents. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) submitted an inquiry file to the ODPP for review.

After thorough examination, the ODPP found the evidence insufficient to warrant criminal charges. Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Robert Oyimbo stated in a letter dated June 12, 2026, that the case lacked a realistic prospect of conviction and directed the file be closed with no further police action.

Background of Name Variations

  • Njenga was born on November 5, 1962, registered as Wicks Leonard Njenga.
  • School records show variations including Njenga Mwithi (1976), Leonard Mwethi (1980), and Leonard Njenga Mwithi (1983).
  • His national ID card bears the name Wicks Mwethi Njenga.
  • University records at Kenyatta University list him as Leonard Njenga Mwethi, graduating in 1988 with a Bachelor of Education (Arts).
  • The Kenya Revenue Authority confirmed his PIN is registered under Wicks Mwethi Njenga.
  • TSC records show his service starting in May 1988 under Mwethi Leonard Njenga, with confirmation of active service until September 2004 under the name Wicks Leonard Njenga Mwethi.
  • An affidavit sworn in 2018 by Njenga using the name Wicks Mwethi Njenga was validated by legal authorities.

The ODPP explained that their decision considered factors such as evidence relevance, reliability, credibility, and public interest. The discrepancies in names were attributed to common variations over time and did not amount to criminal conduct.

This closure marks the end of the DCI's investigation prompted by Tonui's complaint.