Also known as: Prof. Phoebe Okowa · Prof Phoebe Okowa · Judge Okowa · Professor Phoebe Okowa
Phoebe Okowa — Kenyan legal scholar and professor at Queen Mary University of London elected judge of the International Court of Justice for a nine-year term (2027–2036).
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Kenya's Phoebe Okowa re-elected ICJ Judge for 9-year term By Idah Kithinji November 04, 2026 08:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Phoebe Okowa was on Tuesday re-elected to the International Court of Justic …
Kenya's Phoebe Okowa re-elected ICJ Judge for 9-year termThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenya’s Prof Phoebe Okowa has been elected a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after securing the required majority votes in both the United Nations General Assembly and the UN Security Council. …
Kenya's Phoebe Okowa elected ICJ JudgeThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome have led congratulations to Professor Phoebe Okowa following her election to a full nine-year term at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). …
Ruto, Koome lead congratulations to Phoebe Okowa after ICJ electionCapital News
… Phoebe Okowa has secured re-election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for a full nine-year term running from 2027 to 2036, bringing an end to a prolonged contest that went through multiple rounds of voting at the United Nations. …
Okowa wins re-election to ICJ after third-round voteCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 3 — Sierra Leone has withdrawn its candidate for the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Prof Charles Jalloh, and thrown its support behind Kenya’s Prof Phoebe Okowa in a move aimed at consolidating African backing for the remaining seat on the world court. …
Sierra Leone withdraws ICJ candidate, backs Kenya’s Phoebe OkowaCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 3 — Kenya’s candidate for the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Prof Phoebe Okowa, will face a second round of voting after failing to secure the required majority in the United Nations Security Council, despite winning sufficient support in the General As …
Okowa heads into second ballot after falling short in UN Security Council voteThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Sierra Leone has withdrawn its candidate for the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Prof Charles Jalloh, and thrown its support behind Kenya’s Prof Phoebe Okowa in a move aimed at consolidating African support for the remaining seat on the world court. …
Sierra Leone backs Kenya's Phoebe Okowa in ICJ raceThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenya’s Prof Phoebe Okowa has been elected a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after securing the required majority votes in both the United Nations General Assembly and the UN Security Council. …
Kenya's Phoebe Okowa elected ICJ Judge for nine-year termCapital News
… The UNGA engagements also saw Kenya advance diplomatic relations with the Solomon Islands and political consultations with Maldives, North Macedonia, Croatia and Trinidad and Tobago, while pursuing international judicial candidatures for Judges Njoki Ndung’u and Phoebe Okowa. …
Kenya pushes new urban climate resilience framework for Africa at UNGACitizen Digital
… Phoebe Okowa for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and Lady Justice Njoki Ndungu for the International Criminal Court (ICC).The visit underscores Kenya's broader foreign policy strategy of leveraging diplomatic engagements to attract investment, expand market access, creat …
Kenya eyes trade, investment boost as PS Sing'Oei concludes Australia visitKenyan Professor Phoebe Okowa has been re-elected judge of the International Court of Justice for a full nine-year term (2027–2036), securing Kenya's continued representation on the UN's principal judicial organ. She secured 183 votes in the General Assembly and 13 votes in the Security Council after competing against nine candidates for five positions.
4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan Professor Phoebe Okowa has been re-elected judge of the International Court of Justice for a full nine-year term (2027–2036), securing Kenya's continued representation on the UN's principal judicial organ. She secured 183 votes in the General Assembly and 13 votes in the Security Council after competing against nine candidates for five positions.
4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prof Phoebe Okowa has been elected a judge of the International Court of Justice after securing majority votes in both the UN General Assembly and Security Council. She will serve a nine-year term at the world court, following Sierra Leone's withdrawal of its candidate and endorsement of Okowa to consolidate African support.
4 November 2026 · The Standard →
Professor Phoebe Okowa, a Kenyan legal scholar and professor at Queen Mary University of London, has been elected to a full nine-year term at the International Court of Justice, the world's highest court for disputes between states. She will serve from February 6, 2027, to February 5, 2036, drawing congratulations from President Ruto, Chief Justice Koome, and other government officials.
4 November 2026 · The Standard →
Prof. Phoebe Okowa has secured re-election to the International Court of Justice for a full nine-year term from 2027 to 2036, after prevailing over Peru's candidate in the third round of UN Security Council voting with 13 votes.
3 November 2026 · Capital News →
Sierra Leone has withdrawn its candidate Prof Charles Jalloh for the International Court of Justice and thrown its support behind Kenya's Prof Phoebe Okowa to consolidate African backing for the remaining seat. The move follows Okowa's second-round voting, in which she secured 87 votes in the UN General Assembly but only four in the Security Council, with a third round ahead.
3 November 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's candidate for the International Court of Justice, Prof Phoebe Okowa, secured six votes in the 15-member UN Security Council, falling two short of the eight required for election, despite winning an absolute majority in the General Assembly. A second round of voting is underway to fill the remaining vacancy on the world court.
3 November 2026 · Capital News →
Sierra Leone has withdrawn its International Court of Justice candidate Prof Charles Jalloh and endorsed Kenya's Prof Phoebe Okowa to consolidate African support. Okowa secured 87 votes in the UN General Assembly but only four in the Security Council in a second round of voting, with a third round now underway.
3 November 2026 · The Standard →
Prof Phoebe Okowa has been elected a judge of the International Court of Justice after securing the required majority votes in both the UN General Assembly and Security Council. Sierra Leone withdrew its candidate and threw support behind Okowa to consolidate African backing for the remaining seat.
3 November 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has unveiled a new framework called Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor (BCRUP) aimed at mobilising climate finance for vulnerable urban communities across Africa, with three instruments announced by Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi at the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
26 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr. Korir Sing'Oei concluded a visit to Australia under the country's Special Visitors Programme, aimed at unlocking new trade, investment and employment opportunities. The visit included discussions with Australian officials and industry leaders on expanding trade, investment, research partnerships and skills development in areas including mining, renewable energy, agriculture, and digital technology.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →