President William Ruto has appointed Claris Awour Ogangah as the new Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), filling a vacancy left after the death of Roseline Odhiambo Odede. This appointment follows the rejection of a previous nominee.

• Claris Awour Ogangah will serve a six-year term.
• Her appointment was approved by the National Assembly’s Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC).
• The previous nominee, Duncan Ojwang, declined the position for personal reasons.
• The KNCHR serves as the national watchdog on human rights, with its mandate including investigating human rights violations and advising the government.