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The Prosecutor v. Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta

Case Sheet · ICC

The Prosecutor v. Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta

Situation Situation in Kenya
Status Closed · Charges Withdrawn

Context

Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, who later became President of Kenya, was summoned to appear before the ICC in connection with the 2007–2008 post-election violence in Kenya. The Pre-Trial Chamber II confirmed charges against him on 23 January 2012. However, on 5 December 2014, the Prosecution withdrew the charges, citing insufficient evidence, including challenges related to witness interference and lack of state cooperation. The proceedings were formally terminated.

Pre-Trial

Summons to appear 8 March 2011
Charges on summons Crime against humanity of murder · art. 7(1)(a) RS
Crime against humanity of forcible transfer of population · art. 7(1)(d) RS
Crime against humanity of rape · art. 7(1)(g)-1 RS
Crime against humanity of persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS
Crime against humanity of other inhumane acts · art. 7(1)(k) RS
Document containing charges Crime against humanity of murder · art. 7(1)(a) RS
Crime against humanity of forcible transfer of population · art. 7(1)(d) RS
Crime against humanity of rape · art. 7(1)(g)-1 RS
Crime against humanity of sexual violence · art. 7(1)(g)-6 RS
Crime against humanity of persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS
Crime against humanity of other inhumane acts · art. 7(1)(k) RS
Result of confirmation of charges Charges confirmed · 23 January 2012
Crimes confirmed Crime against humanity of murder · art. 7(1)(a) RS
Crime against humanity of forcible transfer of population · art. 7(1)(d) RS
Crime against humanity of rape · art. 7(1)(g)-1 RS
Crime against humanity of persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS
Crime against humanity of other inhumane acts · art. 7(1)(k) RS

Key Documents

Summons to appear Summons to Appear for Uhuru Kenyatta (2011)
Decision on summons Decision on the Prosecutor’s Application (2011)
Document Containing the Charges Document Containing the Charges (2011)
Confirmation of charges Decision on the Confirmation of Charges (2012)
Withdrawal of charges Prosecution Notice of Withdrawal of Charges (2014)
ICC case page Official ICC page — The Prosecutor v. Kenyatta