President William Ruto has nominated the the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions and Head of Economic, International and Emerging Crimes Dorcas Agik Oduor for the position of Attorney-General.
This follows the dismissal of the former Attorney-General, Justin Muturi and the Cabinet on July 11.
If approved, Oduor could become the first woman to hold the position in Kenya’s history.
The nomination, submitted on Tuesday, July 30, is part of a broader reshuffle within the Cabinet.
Oduor, brings over 30 years of legal experience. She began her career as a State Counsel in 1991 and has since served as a career Prosecution Counsel in the public sector for more than 12 years.
Oduor holds a master’s degree in International Conflict Management, an LL.B degree from the University of Nairobi and a diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
In a dispatch on Tuesday, July 30, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei termed Oduor as having “extensive experience and unwavering commitment to the rule of law.”
He added that her nomination is a testament to her “impressive professional competence and dedication.”
