International criminal justice institution that prosecutes war crimes and crimes against humanity; currently suspending chief prosecutor Karim Khan pending investigation and facing withdrawals by Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso.
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… Photo: Handout Audio By Vocalize By Roy Ouma, President William Samoei Ruto has mounted a campaign for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u, Kenya’s candidate in the International Criminal Court. …
President Ruto mounts campaign for Justice Njoki Ndung’u ICC positionCitizen Digital
… 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. …
Militia kill at least 69 in DR CongoThe Standard
… 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 sourcesThe Standard
… 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 summitThe Standard
… 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 JudgeshipCapital News
NAIROBI, 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 judgeshipCitizen Digital
… 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 bidCitizen Digital
… 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 criminalCitizen Digital
… 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 RutoCapital News
NAIROBI, 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 LawNiger has officially submitted its withdrawal request from the ICC on 18 June, nine months after announcing its intent alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, citing the court as an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression". The withdrawal takes effect one year after notification, and Niger must honour its obligations to the court until that date.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
Niger has officially submitted its withdrawal request from the ICC on 18 June, nine months after announcing its intent alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, citing the court as an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression". The withdrawal takes effect one year after notification, and Niger must honour its obligations to the court until that date.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
Niger has officially submitted its request to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, with the withdrawal taking effect one year after notification on June 18, 2026. The junta-ruled country, alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, announced the move in September, characterizing the ICC as an "instrument of neo-colonial repression in the hands of imperialism."
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
The European Union is moving forward with a digital euro as an alternative to US payment platforms like Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. If EU negotiations approve the rules by end of year, the digital euro could be available to citizens in 2029, with a pilot programme planned for mid-2027.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Legal Action Worldwide has filed a complaint with Kenya's Office of Director of Public Prosecutions on behalf of 12 Sudanese victims who allege they were tortured, raped, sexually enslaved, and arbitrarily detained by the Rapid Support Forces in and around Khartoum since the war began on 15 April 2023. The organisation says senior and mid-level RSF commanders have citizenship, political and financial ties to Kenya.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The International Criminal Court has suspended Prosecutor Karim Khan pending the final phase of a sexual misconduct investigation and a vote by the Assembly of State Parties. Khan, a British lawyer, has repeatedly denied the allegations.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
A criminal complaint has been filed with Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions seeking prosecution of ten alleged members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed between April 2023 and March 2025. The complaint, filed on behalf of twelve Sudanese victims by Legal Action Worldwide and the African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies, marks the first known attempt in Kenya's history to invoke universal jurisdiction for atrocities committed outside the country.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
The International Criminal Court's governing bureau suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan with immediate effect as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office, referring his case to the wider Assembly of State Parties. Khan, who took a leave of absence in May 2025 to contest the allegations he denies, has already been removed from pleading in the court's most high-profile cases.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Criminal Court's governing bureau has suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan with immediate effect as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office, though the bureau noted the suspension does not indicate the final outcome. Khan, who had already taken leave of absence in May 2025 to fight the allegations he denies, will have his case referred to the wider Assembly of State Parties for final decision.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
In 2013, Nicolas Owino Magina, a Raila Odinga supporter from Kondele in Kisumu, became the subject of a viral video after crying uncontrollably on camera during street protests in response to Uhuru Kenyatta's election victory declared by then-IEBC chairman Isaack Hassan. Magina has now reflected on the meme that resulted from his emotional reaction.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has launched a high-profile diplomatic campaign, meeting with Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast leaders this week in Nairobi, to rally support for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung'u's candidacy for the International Criminal Court bench, but analysts caution the effort could embarrass him.
17 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thirty-four European states plus Australia, Costa Rica, and the EU expressed intention to join a special tribunal to prosecute Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an accord with the Council of Europe last year to create a legal body to prosecute the "crime of aggression" in the invasion Russia launched in 2022.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the inaugural Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, President William Ruto held bilateral meetings with Côte d'Ivoire's Alassane Ouattara, with both agreeing to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto held bilateral meetings with Côte d'Ivoire's Alassane Ouattara at State House on the sidelines of the inaugural Africa Forward Summit, with the two leaders agreeing to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
Multiple gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate as Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court over alleged crimes against humanity, sought refuge inside the building. Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla confirmed no casualties and said the search for the gunmen was ongoing.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Justice Njoki Ndung'u, nominated by the Kenyan government, is running for election as an International Criminal Court judge, emphasizing her Supreme Court experience, commitment to victim-centred justice, and record of independent judicial reasoning.
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 →
President William Ruto launched Kenya's candidacy of Justice Njoki Ndung'u for election as an ICC judge for the 2027–2036 term. Ruto said Kenya's nomination reflects its commitment to a rules-based international order and independent judicial institutions, and stressed that international justice must remain universal and free from political influence.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Institute of Human Rights has criticized President Ruto's efforts to support Supreme Court Justice Njoki Ndung'u's candidacy for an ICC bench position, citing Ruto's alleged role in hindering justice for victims of 2007/2008 post-election violence and arguing the Kenyan government failed to provide full cooperation in ICC prosecutions.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is campaigning for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung'u, Kenya's candidate for the International Criminal Court, introducing her to regional and international leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron. The election is set for December 2026 during the 25th Assembly of State Parties in New York, with seven candidates competing for the position.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →