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Originally published by Capital Newstop
March 12, 2026
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President Ruto Nominates Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u for ICC Judicial Elections
Justice Ndung’u, who has served on Kenya’s Supreme Court since 2011, will join a global field of candidates competing for six judicial seats at the ICC in The Hague, Netherlands. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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President William Ruto has nominated Kenyan Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u as the country's candidate for the upcoming International Criminal Court (ICC) judicial elections. The elections are slated for December 2026, where six judicial seats will be contested.
- Justice Njoki Ndung’u, a distinguished legal practitioner and human rights advocate, has served on Kenya's Supreme Court since 2011.
- The nomination process adheres to the Rome Statute, ensuring candidates possess high moral character, impartiality, and integrity.
- Justice Ndung’u's extensive experience includes roles at the UNHCR, African Union, and as a key figure in drafting the 2010 Kenyan Constitution, architecting landmark legislation like the Sexual Offences Act 2006.
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