Ruto's ICC Judge gamble could backfire
William Ruto risks embarrassment as Kenya pushes dual international court bids for Njoki Ndung’u and Phoebe Okowa...
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President William Ruto's effort to secure a position for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u on the International Criminal Court (ICC) bench may face significant challenges.
- The Kenyan President has been actively seeking support from other African leaders during diplomatic engagements.
- Key figures involved include President William Ruto, Judge Njoki Ndung’u, and facilitated meetings with leaders from Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast.
- This diplomatic push, an attempt to secure a prestigious international role for a Kenyan judge, has been described as a potentially high-stakes gamble.
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