ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has a 2,000-page dossier detailing how her ICC witnesses were influenced in the case against Deputy President William Ruto.
The details emerged a day before the court’s Appeals Chamber delivers a make-or-break verdict on whether recanted testimony will be used against the DP and his co-accused, Joshua Sang.
The volume of evidence has triggered fears Bensouda could be laying the ground to charge Ruto with offences against the administration of justice – especially if her plea on recanted testimony is rejected.
Details of the dossier were partially captured in an August 2015 partly concurring opinion by lead Trial Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji on the use of recanted testimony.
This was after Bensouda filed the documents to buttress her claims of “unprecedented witness tampering” in the Kenyan case.
“Upon the urging of the Prosecution to allow evidence of witness tampering to be exhibited in the course of the trial, in order to give the Chamber ‘a picture’ of the extent of witness interference that would explain the recantations, the Chamber allowed 21 materials to be tendered into the record as evidence,” Osuji said.
“They comprised about 288 pages. But in their eventual application, now under consideration, the Prosecution attached 210 further items, comprising about 1,669 pages, as additional evidence of witness tampering. The total numbers for the two batches of items would then be 231 items comprising about 1,957 pages.”
So far, Bensouda has not linked the DP directly to the alleged witness tampering, only insisting that those responsible are acting to benefit the accused.
However, reports of sealed arrest warrants against four more Kenyans – said to be close aides of the DP – for witness tampering could be a pointer to the Prosecution legal strategy.
Sealed warrants mean that the judges have granted a request by the Office of the Prosecutor, but the details are not immediately made public.
The ICC has so far unsealed three against journalist Walter Barasa, lawyer Paul Gicheru and Philip Kipkoech Bett.
In his August ruling, Osuji warned that Bensouda’s case must remain strictly within the scope of charges confirmed, which are murder, forcible transfer of populations and persecution.
Tomorrow, the Appeals Chamber will rule whether recanted testimony will be used in the case.
Time "t" says
Basically who cares!
This cases should remained private as it was said at their campaign and shouldn’t be a national issue: where the state is championing for leaving the ICC.
Kiprono. says
There must be something underlying.
Romufa says
Better Ruto to left out of ICC hook than charged coz things will be too much complicated especially in Jubilee gov. They will feel shortchanged. ie Ruto’s party. Just my opinion.
Romufa says
Better Ruto to be left out of ICC hook than charged coz things will be too much complicated especially in Jubilee gov. They will feel shortchanged. ie Ruto’s party. Just my opinion.
oloo kamau says
wow you even know the number of pages…as I said it before rumour mill was made from this site .
wamama …make sure I buy you all valentine flowers….umama umejaza hapa
Joash Ochieng Odhiambo says
the fact that we cannot run a way from is that:people were displaced,houses were burnt,women were raped,a number of people lost theire lives.There are so many people in kenya,politicians,doctors,teachers….But why only are facing charges at ICC? its not by bad luck that they have found themselves there,there are protocal process that were taken to ensure that the activists of the same are charged with the offence.The dead are cryieng,crying for their rights,these people were innocent,so justice must be done and when two found guilty,let them serve the punishment that they deserve.Without justice,no freedom.
Nicholas Miggai says
Despite political differences i may have against Ruto i stand for justice and fair trials. All of us are Kenyans and united we stand.
Mwangi mzalendo says
I PRAY SO HARD ON BEHALF OF INNOCENT KENYANS WHO SUFFERED IIN THE PEV THAT THIS KILLER BE JAILED FOREVER AND NOT ALLOWED TO EVEN SEE THE SUN FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE IF THE ICC CAN’T HANG HIM…….VERY DANGEROUS PERSON…..NKT
raphael says
They r in the came category, with ong’wen of the Lord’s Resistance Army. ” killers”,.
kiprono tum. says
Ruto and Sang will be set free sooner or later. Illwishers are in for a rude shock.
rajab says
It’s so painful and we should pray so that justice prevails ruto was blackmailed his own coalition.and those that wanted to use him for political mileage i believe ruto an sang are innocent
Rift valley. says
nwangi. be ready and prepared. .hard time is up there for you
Anonymous says
The culprit must suffer it doesn’t matter where they come from or their position in government
gilbert elijah says
fair trial please
MATIBA KENETH says
My almighty God protect our two brothers.lets keep on praying for Mr RUTO And SANG for the difficulties they are undergoing. God will answer our prayer
anonymous says
IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT WILL HAPPEN NOW, BUT I WANT TO SEE ANY MAN ESCAPE GODS JUSTICE, NATURAL JUSTICE, CURCES FROM CRIES, SUFFERINGS, DEATHS OF ALL THE VICTIMS. THEIR BLOOD WILL SEEK JUSTICE, IT DOES NOT MATTER WHO THEY ARE, WHEATHER AT HAGUE OR NOT, BUT ALL THOSE WHO WERE INVOLVED FROM THE GREATEST FINANCIERS TO THOSE WHO LIFTED THEIR HANDS TO HARM ANOTHER HUMAN BEING. NEVER EVER BE TEMPTED TO POUR ANOTHERS BLOOD OR TAKE AWAY THEIR LIFES, GOD IS THE ONE WHO GIVES LIFE AND THE ONLY ONE TO TAKE IT. YOU NEVER KNOW THAT PERSON YOU ARE LIFTING A FINGER ON, HE/SHE MAY LOOK LIKE NOTHING BUT IN THE EYE OF GOD, WE ARE ALL EQUAL. SO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FUTURE BLOOD LINE TO AVOID CURCES.
anonymousanomalous If he has done says
To even think all this years we had people in camps yet we have had a government in place and this people came from somewhere. So it was just a matter of taking them back. In this camp they suffered from hunger, Rain, desperation and depression.
boniface says
We love our DP O GOD protect him from ICC.
liz says
ok whichever the way let justice be done especially for he victims. but setting Ruto free or jailing him has great political effects to this country.
joseph says
its a shame to the world and Africa at large for ICC never to let go of acquainted suspects when facts point that everything is fabricated just for political reasons in Kenya.further more the court should strive to act independent from Western countries malice n evidence of couched witness. Kenya is a savoreign state and a distinguished republic.
Soud Babo says
Let someone be punished for kenyas PEV. I don’t care who
oloo kamau says
now what did I say about this author of this site Romourmonger….. the verdict is out no recanted evidence can be used.
what did this author say…..
the guy took hours to publish this false article just to proven wrong then he comments with pseudo names to insult raila so that he can raise emotions …. then he writes back and he insult himself using another name to make the site for insulting each other and draw attention.
attention seekers & author will it be great to write facts and debate maturely.
ok says
Wewe are you sure? Then why not be bold enough and stop being annonimous? Have become God? Take lest you be judged by almighty God.
ok says
Wewe are you sure? Then why not be bold enough and stop being annonimous? Have you become God? Take care lest you be judged by almighty God.
jaluo jinga says
this is a propaganda site for odm.just wonder what they
can achieve na hizi propaganda s..!!
me says
justice is at the corner heee
duncan says
NO AT ANY TIME I’LL SUPPORT RUTO TO BE JAILED AND HE IS FACING SOMONEES PROBLEM NOT HIS.
WAS RUTO A PRESDENTIAL CANDIDATE?
IS THERE ANY 2007 CANDIDATE CHARGED OF VIOLENNCE?
if Ruto is witness there are bigger witnesses!!!!!!!!!!!!
jmo says
Anonipathetic close ur mouth my brother, u knw nothng abt this country, we r concerned about DP President and brother sang, did u read the heading?wacha uchochezi,
jmo says
Stop being tribalistic hear if u cant elevate ur gud citizenship,y can’t u pray 4 thiz two brothers badala ya kuchochea?Peace love nd unity Mr anoniteleza
YEGO says
IT IS ONLY GOD WHO KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED BUT ALSO HANGING THEM WON’T B THE SOLUTION TO OUR COUNTRY
Anonymous says
the only prayer is that let justice be done ,cozfor sure many pple lostlives ,properties ,lifestock,and their lands which led them to stay in refugee comps ,under total poverty .
Meja says
What’s the beef with fatso besounda.
Can’t she leave Kenya alone?
PAUL KOLUOCH says
ON EARTH, JUSTICE FOR THE RICH. IN HEAVEN JUSTICE FOR THE POOR.
Anonymous says
Ok
Moses says
Your demonic prayer was never answered. The more you write negative of jubilee government the more heavenly favor we receive. Uchawi na mazingaobwe yenu the haiwezani na maombi.
ericko says
dont involve God where there is darkness, prayer made by a sinfull man is like filthy rags before God. Let Gods own throne of judgment direct this case. No one escapes Gods judgement you can only postpone it but it is inevitable.Soon we shall see graet men strip themselves necked because of madness for the blood of the innocent will come back to haunt them.