Kenyatta Case

The Prosecutor v. Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta

ICC-01/09-02/11

Charges withdrawn

The confirmation of charges hearing took place from 21 September to 5 October 2011. Charges withdrawn due to insufficient evidence. Case also involved charges against Francis Kirimi Muthaura and Mohammed Hussein Ali. Judges declined to confirm charges against Mohammed Hussein Ali on 23 January 2012.

Next steps: The case is considered closed unless and until the Prosecutor submits new evidence.

Case information sheet: English, Français

Selected documents

8 March 2011
Decision on the Prosecutor's Application for Summonses to Appear for Francis Kirimi Muthaura, Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta and Mohammed Hussein Ali

26 January 2012
Decision on the Confirmation of Charges Pursuant to Article 61(7)(a) and (b) of the Rome Statute

13 March 2015
Decision on the withdrawal of charges against Mr Kenyatta

Trial Chamber V(b)

Who else is involved?

Representation of the Office of the Prosecutor

Defence Counsel

Legal Representatives of the Victims

Office of Public Counsel for Victims

Next Session

No upcoming hearings

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Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta
Case closed
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Charges: five counts of crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the 2007-2008 post-election violence in Kenya. Prosecutor withdrew charges. Case also involved charges against Francis Kirimi Muthaura and Mohammed Hussein Ali. Judges declined to confirm charges against Mohammed Hussein Ali on 23 January 2012
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Francis Kirimi Muthaura
Case closed
Head of the Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet and Chairman of the National Security Advisory Committee, at time of summons. Summons to appear: 8 March 2011
Charges: five crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the 2007-2008 post-election violence in Kenya. Judges confirmed charges on 23 January 2012 but Prosecutor withdrew them on 11 March 2013. Case also involved charges against Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta and Mohammed Hussein Ali. Judges declined to confirm charges against Mohammed Hussein Ali on 23 January 2012. Proceedings against Mr Kenyatta were terminated on 13 March 2015.
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Mohamed Hussein Ali
Case closed
Chief Executive of the Postal Corporation of Kenya (and Commissioner of the Kenya Police during the post-election violence), at time of summons. Summons to appear: 8 March 2011
Charges: five crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the 2007-2008 post-election violence in Kenya. On 23 January 2012, the Judges declined to confirm the charges. Case also involved charges against Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta and Francis Kirimi Muthaura. Charges against Mr Muthaura were withdrawn on 11 March 2013. Proceedings against Mr Kenyatta were terminated on 13 March 2015.
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