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Audio By Vocalize Chief Justice Martha Koome now says those mobilising and financing goons should be cursed and thrown to hell.Koome on Thursday said goonism falls under organised serious crimes that go against the Rome Statute and humanity. …
Goon financiers should be cursed and sent to hell, Chief Justice Koome saysThe Standard
… Its founding treaty, the Rome Statute, says the court acts for "millions of children, women and men, (who) have been victims of unimaginable atrocities that deeply shock the conscience of humanity".Seen as a successor to the Nuremberg Nazi war crimes tribunal, the ICC operates as …
ICC: Delivering justice for the world's worst crimesCitizen Digital
… Because the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC, Washington has consistently maintained that the tribunal holds no legal authority over its citizens. …
US sanctions ICC, threatens to dismantle courtCapital News
… ourt,” Rubio said. “We will ban transactions with this rogue court, cutting off their resources and crippling its ability to operate.” The announcement marks an escalation in Washington’s confrontation with the Hague-based institution, which was established under the Rome Statute …
US sanctions ICC, threatens to dismantle court as tribunal vows to continue mandateThe Standard
… On Tuesday, Trump said Washington would "never allow US service members or anyone else to be investigated or given show trials by an anti-American tribunal with no jurisdiction over us." The United States is not an ICC member and has never ratified the Rome Statute that establish …
Trump at UN calls for all countries to quit ICCCitizen Digital
… The ICC expressed concern over those withdrawals, asserting that such countries risked undermining the collective pursuit of justice. - 'Assault' - The US signed the Rome Statute establishing the ICC but never ratified the treaty. …
ICC says US sanctions 'flagrant attack' on court independenceCapital News
… The organization said its appeal was intended as an early-warning intervention under Article 15 of the Rome Statute, while acknowledging that the ICC can only intervene where the requirements of the statute are met. …
VOCAL Africa asks ICC to monitor Kenya over rising political violence ahead of 2027The Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterThe organisation asked the ICC Prosecutor to retain its communication for continued assessment under Article 15 of the Rome Statute, closely monitor political violence and ethnic incitement, and preserve credible information on acts that could fall with …
VOCAL Africa urges ICC to monitor Kenya ahead of 2027 pollsThe Standard
… The use of militia, Kalonzo noted, was still actionable under the Rome statute. “The word “militia” is contained in a very important document in the ICC, Rome. …
Kalonzo calls out Ruto over escalating political violenceThe Standard
… According to them, Kenya is a signatory to the Rome Statute and is required to investigate and prosecute crimes against humanity, including rape, torture, persecution, other sexual violence, and other inhumane acts. …
Legal tug-of-war as 2007 sexual violence survivors plead for Justice before Supreme CourtChief Justice Martha Koome said those mobilising and financing goons should be prosecuted under serious crimes laws, and called on police to focus on arresting organisers rather than individual goons. She characterised goonism as organised serious crime falling under the Rome Statute and said courts are constrained by bail provisions when holding arrested goons.
5 November 2026 · The Standard →
Chief Justice Martha Koome said those mobilising and financing goons should be prosecuted under serious crimes laws, and called on police to focus on arresting organisers rather than individual goons. She characterised goonism as organised serious crime falling under the Rome Statute and said courts are constrained by bail provisions when holding arrested goons.
5 November 2026 · The Standard →
The International Criminal Court, created in 2002 to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, is navigating a damaging sex scandal, membership losses, and potential US sanctions. The court has convicted 15 people in nearly 25 years—all African—and faces criticism over a low conviction rate and focus on minor figures from Africa.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
The United States has escalated its opposition to the International Criminal Court by imposing direct sanctions and threatening to cripple its operations over attempts to exercise jurisdiction over American citizens, according to an announcement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The sanctions are described as necessary to protect American personnel, including military members, border agents, and political leaders, from what Washington views as the court's overreach.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States has sanctioned the International Criminal Court, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio announcing that Washington will ban transactions with the tribunal, accusing it of seeking to expand authority over American citizens and officials. The ICC rejected the sanctions as an assault on the rule of law and an obstruction of justice.
9 October 2026 · Capital News →
At the United Nations, US President Donald Trump called for all nations that are members of the International Criminal Court to quit the body, which he described as "out of control." US Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed to dismantle the ICC "brick by brick," citing the court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as an intolerable threat to US sovereignty.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
The United States sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, calling the ICC "corrupt and fatally politicised"; the ICC responded by calling the sanctions a "flagrant attack" on court independence, with EU officials voicing support for the court's autonomy.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Human rights organization VOCAL Africa has written to the International Criminal Court's Office of the Prosecutor seeking close observation of Kenya's deteriorating political and human rights situation ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing organized gang use at political gatherings, inflammatory rhetoric, attacks on journalists and protesters, and institutional failure as potential triggers for widespread violations.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Vocal Africa has written to the International Criminal Court requesting it place Kenya under close observation ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing a deteriorating political, security and human rights situation and warning that current conditions could create circumstances for mass violence and international crimes, drawing parallels to the 2007-2008 post-election violence.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Governor Wavinya Ndeti, and Matungulu MP Stephen Mule called out President Ruto over escalating political violence targeting the opposition, citing attacks on Linda Mwananchi's convoy in Homa Bay, Rigathi Gachagua's convoy in Nakuru, and Senator Sifuna. Kalonzo warned Ruto that he would be held responsible should the country slide into anarchy and called the violence an impeachable offense.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Seven survivors of 2007–2008 post-election sexual violence, supported by rights organizations, argued before Kenya's Supreme Court that the government has failed to compensate them and prosecute perpetrators, including police. The Attorney General, DPP, and IPOA opposed the case, claiming the government pursued at least 300 sexual violence cases during the period.
31 July 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 →
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 →