Also known as: Attorney General Dorcas Oduor · Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor · AG Dorcas Oduor · AG Oduor · Ms Oduor
Attorney General of Kenya handling electoral reforms, legal alignment audits, and high-profile appeals including the Safaricom share sale case.
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Capital 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 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 postThe government has appealed a High Court decision that declared null and void the sale of 15 per cent of its shareholding in Safaricom PLC, with the Attorney General and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary seeking to quash the judgment and obtain a stay pending appeal.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has appealed a High Court decision that declared null and void the sale of 15 per cent of its shareholding in Safaricom PLC, with the Attorney General and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary seeking to quash the judgment and obtain a stay pending appeal.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has ordered the Government to establish a formal complaints mechanism within nine months to protect Kenyans working for international and regional organisations that enjoy diplomatic immunity from rights violations. The ruling followed a finding that state officials violated a former African Union ECOSOCC member's constitutional rights by ignoring his complaint over an unlawful suspension.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya prevented Zimbabwean lawyer Brian Kagoro, Managing Director for Africa of the Open Society Foundations, from entering the country for a second time, despite a court order permitting his return. Kagoro was deported in February after detention and questioning about alleged protest funding; Open Society Foundations denies the allegations and has questioned Kenya's commitment to the rule of law.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Open Society Foundations accused the Kenyan government of disregarding the rule of law after Zimbabwean lawyer and human rights activist Brian Kagoro was denied entry on September 15, despite a June High Court order permitting him to travel to Kenya. Kagoro was removed from an aircraft in Addis Ababa by security personnel, questioned, and prevented from reboarding.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya School of Law requires an additional Ksh.220 million to fully equip its newly completed ultra-modern library. The school has received Ksh.70 million so far from the National Treasury and the Office of the Attorney-General, against a total estimated requirement of Ksh.290 million.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya School of Law has unveiled a new ultra-modern library and two moot courts designed to strengthen legal research, practical training, and professional skills development for aspiring lawyers. The library, which can accommodate about 2,000 users with currently available seating of approximately 400, holds about 15,708 books and provides digital learning resources.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya School of Law requires an additional Ksh220 million to fully equip its newly completed Ultra-Modern Library and Moot Courts, which was designed to accommodate approximately 2,000 users but currently has only about 400 seats available.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has filed a Notice of Appeal against a High Court ruling that declared the sale of the government's 15 per cent Safaricom shareholding to Vodafone Kenya Limited null and void. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi stated the government disagreed with the court decision, maintaining that the partial divestiture was legitimate.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi, Labour Cabinet Secretary Mutua, and Attorney General Oduor have come under scrutiny after failing to appear before the Senate to address the recruitment of Kenyan nationals into the Russian Army and detention of Kenyans in Ukrainian prisons.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Council of Legal Education has introduced new regulatory frameworks that end an 18-year monopoly by the Kenya School of Law on advocates training, allowing qualified public and private universities to apply for licensing to offer the Advocates Training Programme.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has flagged the rapid growth in church registration applications—nearly 60 per month—linked to severe governance failures, financial disagreements, and leadership conflicts within religious institutions. Internal church elections have become volatile, often escalating into violent clashes, forcing the state to intervene in legal disputes over leadership and assets.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has contested Attorney General Dorcas Oduor's advisory to the Supreme Court, arguing that impeached leaders should not be barred from contesting elections until they have exhausted all available legal remedies. Sonko maintains that the Constitution protects impeached leaders from disqualification while an appeal or review against the impeachment decision remains pending.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →