… He was found guilty in 2012 by the International Criminal Court for recruiting children into his rebel army and released in 2020 on completion of his prison sentence. …
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… Subscribe to our newsletterSince early 2025, Ituri has seen a resurgence of the CRP, a group founded by convicted Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga.He was found guilty in 2012 by the International Criminal Court for recruiting children into his rebel army and released in 2020 on c …
Militia kill at least 69 in DR Congo: local, security sources… upports the Bank’s drive to unlock Africa’s potential through the New African Financial Architecture Framework,” he said.During the meetings, Ruto also sought support for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u’s candidature for the position of judge at the International Criminal Court …
Ruto hosts African leaders at State House ahead of summit… d an intimate but significant caucus with Chief Justice Martha Koome, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, and the woman at the centre of it all, Lady Justice Njoki Ndung’u, Kenya’s candidate for a seat on the International Criminal Court …
President Ruto quietly pushing campaign for Njoki Ndungu's ICC JudgeshipNAIROBI, Kenya May 7 – Kenya has intensified efforts to secure a seat for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u at the International Criminal Court (ICC), with top government officials rallying behind her candidacy. …
Kenya backs Justice Njoki Ndung’u in bid for ICC judgeship… Audio By Vocalize The Kenyan government has intensified its diplomatic and political backing for Njoki Ndung’u in her bid for a seat on the International Criminal Court. …
Kenya mounts unified campaign for Justice Njoki Ndung’u’s ICC bid- April 2026
… 9, 2026 05:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Al Hassan was jailed for 10 years in 2024 for war crimes and crimes against humanity © Peter Dejong / ANP/AFP Audio By Vocalize The International Criminal Court …
ICC orders Ksh.1B compensation for victims of Malian war criminal… While defending his extensive track record in handling legal matters both locally and before international courts, including the International Criminal Court, Justice Katwa Kigen presented himself as a strong contender for the vacant Supreme Court seat left following the passing …
Supreme Court interview: Katwa Kigen addresses concerns over past ties to President RutoNAIROBI, Kenya Apr 28 – Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen has dismissed concerns that his previous role in defending President William Ruto at the International Criminal Court could compromise his impartiality if appointed to the Supreme Court. …
Justice Kigen Dismisses Bias Claims Over ICC Role in representing Ruto, Affirms Commitment to Rule of Law… He said that Kenya can copy the International Criminal Court where judges rotate for sittings instead of increasing the number of judges from seven at the Supreme Court and the highest court in Kenya should not have a separate budget. …
Katwa Kigen: I will be fair in any case involving President Ruto
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Militia kills at least 69 in DRC's Ituri province
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Codeco militia attacked several villages in Ituri province in northeastern DRC on April 28, killing at least 69 people, according to local and security sources. The attacks followed an assault by another armed group, the CRP, on Congolese army positions near Pimbo.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 9 May
Militia kills at least 69 in DRC's Ituri province
Codeco militia attacked several villages in Ituri province in northeastern DRC on April 28, killing at least 69 people, according to local and security sources. The attacks followed an assault by another armed group, the CRP, on Congolese army positions near Pimbo.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Militia attack kills at least 69 in DRC's Ituri province
Armed men affiliated with the Codeco militia carried out attacks in several villages in Ituri province on April 28, killing at least 69 people according to local and security sources. The attacks were reportedly retaliatory strikes following an assault by a rival armed group on Congolese army positions.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Ruto meets African leaders ahead of Africa Forward Summit
President William Ruto held bilateral meetings with visiting African leaders at State House on Sunday ahead of the Africa Forward Summit, discussing trade, diplomacy, regional cooperation and global financial system reforms. Kenya agreed to open an embassy in Côte d'Ivoire and appoint its first ambassador to the country, while talks with Liberia focused on cooperation in agriculture, education, technology and trade.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 6 May
Ruto quietly campaigns for Justice Njoki Ndung'u's ICC seat
President William Ruto has mounted a quiet campaign backing Justice Njoki Ndung'u, Kenya's candidate for a seat on the International Criminal Court. According to a source within the Presidency, Ruto convened a significant caucus with Chief Justice Martha Koome, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei on the sidelines of Monday's swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed Judges at State House.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 5 May
Kenya backs Supreme Court Judge Ndung'u for ICC judgeship
Kenya has intensified efforts to secure a seat for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung'u at the International Criminal Court, with President William Ruto and top government officials rallying behind her candidacy in what officials describe as a coordinated, non-partisan push. Ndung'u, a long-serving Supreme Court judge since 2011, is recognised for her work on constitutional law, criminal jurisprudence, and the Sexual Offences Act.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya mobilizes government support for Ndung'u's ICC candidacy
The Kenyan government has intensified diplomatic backing for Justice Njoki Ndung'u's bid for a seat on the International Criminal Court, with President Ruto convening a high-level strategy meeting that included the Chief Justice, Prime Cabinet Secretary, and Head of Public Service to demonstrate unified commitment.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 28 April
ICC orders $8.5M compensation for Mali jihadist war crimes victims
The International Criminal Court ordered $8.5 million in compensation to victims of Al Hassan, a Malian former jihadist leader convicted in 2024 of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The court awarded collective community-based reparations and symbolic measures to 65,202 victims.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Monday 27 April
Court of Appeal judge addresses impartiality concerns at Supreme Court interview
Justice Joseph Katwa Kigen appeared before the Judicial Service Commission to address concerns over his impartiality should he be appointed to the Supreme Court, given his previous role as lawyer to President William Ruto. He assured commissioners he would remain neutral and strictly adhere to the law in presidential election petitions.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Judge Kigen dismisses bias concerns over ICC role defending Ruto
Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen told the Judicial Service Commission that his previous role defending President Ruto at the ICC would not compromise his impartiality if appointed to the Supreme Court, stating that past professional engagements do not influence judicial decisions and that recusal safeguards exist to address conflicts of interest.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
Court of Appeal judge promises fairness in disputes involving President
Court of Appeal judge Katwa Kigen, a former lawyer for President William Ruto, told the Judicial Service Commission he would remain neutral and be guided by facts and law in any election-related disputes involving the President that reach the Supreme Court, where he is seeking appointment. He acknowledged public concerns about his past legal representation of Ruto but argued that many judges previously worked as advocates and questioned why concerns focused on only one client.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →