The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has strongly opposed an application by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) seeking to withdraw a corruption case against Daniel Brian Ouma Okeyo, a senior University of Nairobi official accused of forging academic documents and unlawfully acquiring over Ksh32 million in salaries and benefits.
When the matter came before the Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday, the prosecution announced its intention to terminate the proceedings. However, EACC lawyers objected, arguing that such a move would be premature, as Okeyo still enjoys conservatory court orders temporarily halting the case.
According to the Commission, the orders—issued on July 9, 2025—stem from petitions Okeyo filed in both the High Court and the Labour Court, where both EACC and ODPP are listed as respondents.
“The petitions have not been withdrawn, and it would only be appropriate for the accused to first withdraw those matters before any steps are taken in this case,” an EACC representative told the court.
EACC further argued that the petitions directly affect the ongoing criminal trial, warning that withdrawing the case prematurely could compromise the judicial process.
In response, the prosecution stated that discussions were ongoing between the involved parties to resolve the outstanding legal issues, assuring the court that the matter would only be withdrawn once all related petitions are conclusively addressed.
The court scheduled its ruling on the withdrawal application for October 30, 2025.
Okeyo faces multiple charges, including forgery of academic documents and unlawful acquisition of public property worth more than Ksh32 million. The alleged offenses occurred between 2015 and 2025, during his tenure in various senior roles at the University of Nairobi, including Deputy Director (Fundraising, Donor Relations, and Partnerships), Director of Advancement, and Acting Chief Operations Officer.
