Kenya has officially launched a campaign to secure a full 2027–2036 term for Prof Phoebe Okowa as a judge at the International Court of Justice. This follows her initial election in November 2025 to complete a resigning judge's term, which runs until 2027.

• Kenya aims to re-elect Prof Phoebe Okowa for a full nine-year term at the ICJ.
• The campaign was launched in Nairobi, with Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’Oei emphasizing national pride and commitment to a rules-based international order.
• Prof Okowa is recognized for her extensive career as an international lawyer, scholar, and jurist, and was the first African woman to serve on the International Law Commission.