… Mutula, who also serves as vice chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG) Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee, was sworn in on Wednesday, May 20, in Nairobi following his nomination by the council and gazettement by Attorney General Dorcas Oduor through Gazette Notice …
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… Justice Gregory Mutai has scheduled the hearing of the petition for May 27 and directed that all respondents be served by 5pm.Opere has sued Mohamed, Treasury CS John Mbadi, Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, KRA, the Public Service Commission, and Chief of Staff and Head of Public S …
Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner GeneralAudio By VocalizeAttorney General Dorcas Oduor. [File, Standard] The Attorney General’s office has warned all registered societies that have not filed their annual returns to do so within 60 days or face sanctions. …
Societies risk suspension if they fail to file annual returns within 60 days… The event was attended by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Chief Justice Martha Koome, Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei and former ICC Judge Joyce Aluoch, among other dignitaries. …
President Ruto officially submits Justice Njoki Ndung'u for election to ICC… ICC grounded in procedural fairness The event was attended by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Chief Justice Martha Koome, Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oe and former ICC Judge Joyce Al …
Ruto launches Justice Njoki Ndung’u’s ICC candidature at State House Nairobi… The process formally began after Attorney General Dorcas Oduor initiated the nomination process following notification from the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute. …
President Ruto Introduces Justice Njoki Ndung’u to World Leaders in ICC Campaign DriveAudio By VocalizeAG Dorcas Oduor launches Legal Aid Centre at Nakuru Main Prison. …
Prison authorities defend ban on digital learning tools behind bars- April 2026
… Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, Cabinet Secretaries Kipchumba Murkomen (Interior), Rebecca Miano (Tourism), Wycliffe Oparanya (Co-operatives), Deborah Barasa (Environment), Eric Mugaa (Water), and Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor …
Ruto defends economic record, says Kenya on path to transformation… Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, who questioned Tuiyott during the interview, also sought his views on the Constitution’s transformative nature and the doctrine of basic structure. …
Justice Tuiyott backs scrutiny of adult consent in FGM cases… The members are JSC vice chairperson Isaac Rutto, Justices Njoki Ndung'u, Fatuma Sichale and Antony Mrima, Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, Evelyn Olwande, Omwanza Ombari, Jacquiline Ingutia, Charity Kisotu and Caroline Nzilani.CJ Koome said that the commission, from July 1, 2026, …
JSC nominates Justice Warsame for Supreme Court post
Politics
Makueni Governor Mutula joins Kenya Law Reform Commission
The News
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has been sworn in as a commissioner of the Kenya Law Reform Commission alongside Annette Imbuhila Wangia on May 20, 2026, following his nomination by the Council of Governors and gazettement by the Attorney General. He will serve a five-year term and is expected to strengthen legal reforms tied to devolution, governance and access to justice.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
Yesterday
Makueni Governor Mutula joins Kenya Law Reform Commission
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has been sworn in as a commissioner of the Kenya Law Reform Commission alongside Annette Imbuhila Wangia on May 20, 2026, following his nomination by the Council of Governors and gazettement by the Attorney General. He will serve a five-year term and is expected to strengthen legal reforms tied to devolution, governance and access to justice.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
Adan Mohamed sworn in as KRA Commissioner General
Former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed was sworn in on Wednesday as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority for a three-year term, replacing Humphrey Wattanga. His appointment has been challenged in court by Benard Opere on grounds that Mohamed had exceeded the retirement age of 60 years for public officers.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 15 May
Societies must file annual returns within 60 days or face suspension
The Attorney General's office has ordered all registered societies to file their annual returns within 60 days from May 15, 2026, or face enforcement action including suspension or cancellation of registration under the Societies Act.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 13 May
Kenya formally endorses Justice Njoki Ndung'u for ICC judge position
President William Ruto launched Justice Njoki Ndung'u's candidature for the International Criminal Court judge position at State House Nairobi on Wednesday, calling it a national endorsement and urging Kenyans to support her bid. Ruto highlighted Justice Njoki's over three decades of service as a State counsel, Nominated MP, constitutional reform advocate, and Supreme Court judge.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya formally endorses Justice Njoki Ndung'u for ICC judge position
President William Ruto launched Lady Justice Njoki Ndung'u's candidature for the International Criminal Court judge position at State House Nairobi on Wednesday, calling it a national endorsement and emphasizing Kenya's commitment to international justice and a rules-based international order.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
Ruto campaigns for Justice Ndung'u's ICC judge candidacy
President William Ruto has stepped up Kenya's diplomatic push for Justice Njoki Ndung'u to be elected as an ICC judge, introducing her to leaders from numerous African and international countries during the Africa Forward Summit. Kenya is seeking support from the 125 member states of the Rome Statute, emphasising Justice Ndung'u's legal experience and contributions to constitutional jurisprudence.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
Tuesday 12 May
Prison authorities defend ban on digital learning tools
Prison authorities and the Attorney-General have defended strict regulation of online education in prisons, arguing that internet and laptop access poses serious security risks. The defence was filed in response to a case by Erastus Ngura Odhiambo, an inmate serving a 20-year sentence who pursued online master's degrees while imprisoned.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 30 April
Ruto defends economic record, cites three-year growth
President William Ruto said Kenya is changing for the better and pointed to economic growth during his three years in office as proof the country is headed in the right direction. He highlighted progress in universal health coverage, agriculture, education and housing, and vowed that Kenya will become a first-world economy within his lifetime.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wednesday 29 April
Court of Appeal judge urges scrutiny of consent in FGM cases
Justice Francis Tuiyott, appearing before the Judicial Service Commission for vetting for a Supreme Court position, has called for deeper examination of whether adult consent in Female Genital Mutilation cases is truly voluntary or influenced by cultural and societal pressures. He argued that judges must balance personal autonomy with the broader social context when considering FGM laws.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
JSC nominates Justice Warsame for Supreme Court vacancy
The Judicial Service Commission has nominated Court of Appeal Judge Mohamed Warsame for appointment to the Supreme Court, with his nomination forwarded to President William Ruto for formal appointment. Warsame, 58, will replace Justice Mohamed Ibrahim, who died on December 17, 2025.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →