Also known as: Attorney General Dorcas Oduor · Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor · AG Dorcas Oduor · AG Oduor · Ms Oduor
Attorney General defending major government contracts and facing contempt of court allegations over Ebola facility construction.
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The Standard
Attorney General, Dorcas Oduor. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The government is seeking an out-of-court settlement in a petition challenging the age limit for the position of local administrator (Chief II). …
Government seeks out-of-court settlement in chiefs' age limit rowThe Standard
… Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has yet to appear on behalf of the government in the case filed by Katiba Institute. …
Why the secrecy? Gachagua allies question Ruto over US Ebola facility dealThe Standard
… 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 …
Mutula joins law reform commission in dual governance roleThe Standard
… 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 GeneralThe Standard
Audio 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 daysCitizen Digital
… 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 ICCCapital News
… 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 NairobiCapital News
… 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 DriveThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAG Dorcas Oduor launches Legal Aid Centre at Nakuru Main Prison. …
Prison authorities defend ban on digital learning tools behind barsCitizen Digital
… 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 transformationAttorney General Dorcas Oduor has defended the Sh154 billion JKIA modernisation contract with China Road and Bridge Corporation, saying it underwent rigorous legal scrutiny and that the procurement process was transparent with tender documents publicly available. She dismissed claims her office rubber-stamped the deal, insisting they fully participated in reviewing the agreement.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has defended the Sh154 billion JKIA modernisation contract with China Road and Bridge Corporation, saying it underwent rigorous legal scrutiny and that the procurement process was transparent with tender documents publicly available. She dismissed claims her office rubber-stamped the deal, insisting they fully participated in reviewing the agreement.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
A three-judge High Court bench rejected Attorney General Dorcas Oduor's bid to dismiss Senator Okiya Omtatah's petition challenging the legality of Kenya's Sh7 trillion public debts. The court ruled the petition, which alleges odious debts of Sh6.95 trillion accumulated between 2014/2015 and 2023/2024, shall proceed to hearing on its merits.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has created a taskforce to improve access to estates of deceased relatives and reduce delays in succession processes. The taskforce has four months to audit the Public Trustee Department, streamline administration of estates and trusts, clear case backlogs, and recommend legal and institutional reforms.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court will on June 22, 2026 rule on whether Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale should be cited for contempt over alleged disobedience of court orders suspending construction of a proposed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase. The Law Society of Kenya and Katiba Institute accuse the officials of failing to comply with orders halting the project.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
43 African countries have officially launched the Centre for Anti-Corruption Studies and Research in Africa (CEREAC) in Nairobi during the 8th Annual General Assembly of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities. The centre, the first of its kind in Africa, will provide research, training, capacity building and technical support to anti-corruption agencies across the continent.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
EACC Chairperson David Oginde warned that corruption has grown more sophisticated with new technology, and called on anti-corruption agencies to deepen regional cooperation and modernise their tools, including blockchain and artificial intelligence. The EACC hosted the 43rd Heads of the African Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities summit in Nairobi and launched Africa's first Anti-Corruption Research Centre.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Katiba Institute has filed a High Court application seeking to punish Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor for allegedly defying court orders by continuing construction of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
A human rights organization has filed an application seeking to punish Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor for allegedly defying court orders and allowing construction of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase to continue despite court directives.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale defended construction of an Ebola facility at Laikipia Air Base as a precautionary measure, not evidence of an outbreak, after Katiba Institute sought to cite him for contempt for ignoring court orders halting the work. Duale said Kenya has not recorded any Bundibugyo virus cases and the government has strengthened preparedness following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Katiba Institute has moved to the High Court seeking to have Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale cited for contempt of court over alleged disobedience of orders issued on May 28 and June 2, 2026, regarding construction of an Ebola treatment facility in Laikipia County.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government is seeking an out-of-court settlement in a petition challenging the age limit for the position of local administrator (Chief II).
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders have questioned President Ruto's approval of a US-backed Ebola treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing lack of government transparency and public consultation despite health professionals raising concerns. Ruto defended the decision as part of a long-standing agreement with the United States, but a court order has halted construction.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →