Also known as: Attorney General Dorcas Oduor · Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor · AG Dorcas Oduor · AG Oduor · Ms Oduor
Attorney General who has unveiled election law reforms, launched a legislative audit, and defended government contracts and policies including the JKIA modernization deal.
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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 transformationThe Standard
… 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 casesThe Standard
… 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 postKangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua is expected to answer bribery charges after the High Court in Kerugoya declined to stop his prosecution. The magistrate had alleged he was publicly vilified before arraignment, but the DPP, AG and EACC urged the court to strike out his case, arguing he failed to appear before court twice and should raise his concerns at trial.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua is expected to answer bribery charges after the High Court in Kerugoya declined to stop his prosecution. The magistrate had alleged he was publicly vilified before arraignment, but the DPP, AG and EACC urged the court to strike out his case, arguing he failed to appear before court twice and should raise his concerns at trial.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Attorney General, and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission have urged the High Court to strike out a case filed by Kangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua seeking to block arrest and prosecution over a Sh150,000 bribe allegation, arguing he is trying to evade trial without showing his rights were violated.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Activists have filed a High Court petition challenging the exclusion of victims of enforced disappearance from the government's compensation programme for human rights violations victims. The High Court certified the petition as urgent, with a hearing scheduled before Justice Gregory Mutai.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has unveiled proposed election law reforms aimed at curbing premature political campaigns, with the Election Amendment Bill, 2026 seeking to define early campaigns, prohibit political activities outside prescribed timelines, and introduce enforcement measures that apply to all political actors.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has launched the Multisectoral Committee on Legislative Reform and Alignment to audit laws and address governance gaps. The audit will address statutes and statutory provisions that have been invalidated by courts but remain unamended, unrepealed, or unaligned.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended appointments to the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) board, saying the selection process was transparent, competitive and merit-based, overseen by a seven-member independent panel comprising senior professionals from banking, legal and public sectors.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
A Kisumu High Court has ordered the Inspector-General of Police and Attorney-General to appear and show cause why disciplinary action should not be taken after they were found in contempt of court for continuing to operate without gazetting regulations on public order management and use of force. The court found that state agencies violated constitutional fundamental rights including the right to life, dignity, equality, and security, and noted the officials failed to comply with earlier March orders to have the regulations in place.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya School of Government graduated 432 Assistant County Commissioners and celebrated its centenary by launching a push to equip public servants with AI skills as part of efforts to position Kenya as a continental leader in digital governance.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
A total of 432 Assistant County Commissioners graduated with Diplomas in Public Administration as the Kenya School of Government marked its 100th anniversary. The ceremony also coincided with the induction of 530 newly appointed Deputy County Commissioners, with Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku calling on public servants to embrace artificial intelligence to improve efficiency.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya School of Government marked its 100th anniversary with the graduation of 432 Assistant County Commissioners holding Diplomas in Public Administration, while 530 newly appointed Deputy County Commissioners were inducted. The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service urged public servants to embrace Artificial Intelligence for improved efficiency and modern governance.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor are facing contempt of court proceedings for allegedly failing to comply with a March 2026 court order directing them to gazette and appoint elected council members of the Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute within 14 days.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor are facing contempt of court proceedings for allegedly failing to comply with a March 25, 2026 court order directing them to gazette and appoint elected council members of the Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute within 14 days; the applicant claims the judgment was served on March 30, 2026 but remains unexecuted despite a reminder letter sent in April.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →