President William Ruto has nominated Duncan Oburu Ojwang as the new Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). This announcement was made by Speaker Moses Wetang'ula to the National Assembly, signaling a key appointment in Kenya's human rights oversight.

• Wetang'ula has forwarded Oburu's credentials to the Departmental Committee of Justice and Legal Affairs for vetting.
• If approved by Parliament, Oburu will provide strategic leadership to the KNCHR.
• This nomination follows two recent appointments by President Ruto to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC): Amani Yuda Komora as chairperson and Angeline Yiamiton Siparo as a member.