{"id":2682,"date":"2026-05-13T14:28:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T14:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=2682"},"modified":"2026-05-13T14:28:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T14:28:27","slug":"ruto-unveils-justice-njoki-ndungu-for-icc-judge-bid-in-global-justice-push","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=2682","title":{"rendered":"Ruto Unveils Justice Njoki Ndung\u2019u for ICC Judge Bid in Global Justice Push"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ruto Unveils Justice Njoki Ndung\u2019u for ICC Judge Bid in Global Justice Push<\/h2>\n

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By News Desk <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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President has officially unveiled Honourable Justice as Kenya\u2019s candidate for election as Judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the 2027\u20132036 term.<\/p>\n

Speaking at State House Nairobi, President Ruto described Justice Njoki Ndung\u2019u as a distinguished legal mind whose extensive service in Kenya\u2019s Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament and the United Nations has positioned her at the center of criminal justice, human rights and international law.<\/p>\n

The President praised her for demonstrating legal brilliance, intellectual independence, courage in decision-making and unwavering commitment to justice and accountability throughout her judicial and legislative career.<\/p>\n

According to President Ruto, Justice Njoki Ndung\u2019u brings together judicial authority, integrity, legislative impact and global experience \u2014 qualities he said align with the demands of the ICC in its mission to fight impunity and uphold international justice.<\/p>\n

The launch of her bid signals Kenya\u2019s renewed push for greater influence in global legal and diplomatic institutions, with the government expressing confidence in her ability to represent both Kenya and Africa on the international stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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