President Ruto Nominates Dorcas Agik Oduor as First Woman Attorney General

In a historic move, President William Ruto has nominated Dorcas Agik Oduor to be the first woman to hold the position of Attorney General in Kenya. Oduor, who is currently serving as the Deputy Director of Public Prosecution, qualified as an advocate in 1992. She began her career at the Attorney General’s chambers, where she rose through the ranks to become the Secretary for Prosecutions.

Despite her qualifications, Oduor was previously overlooked for the role of Director of Public Prosecutions, allegedly due to her Luo ethnicity. However, her nomination by President Ruto is seen as recognition of her exemplary work and a reflection of the new coalition with Raila Odinga.

Oduor’s nomination follows President Ruto’s recent reassignment of Rebecca Miano to the Tourism Ministry. In endorsing Oduor, many have praised her intellectual depth, humility, grace, and extensive experience. With Shadrack Moses set to be her Solicitor General, there are high expectations for significant reforms in the Office of the Attorney General.

Former Turkana County Executive Committee Member Beatrice Askul Moe has also been nominated by President Ruto for the position of East Africa Community and Regional Development Cabinet Secretary. The nomination of Moe, a Social Scientist and Consultant, and Oduor were made on the recommendation of ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga who has been holding meetings with Ruto away from the public eye. as was Dorcas Oduor. Moe’s previous role included overseeing Water, Irrigation, Agriculture, and Land Reclamation in Turkana County.

Stay tuned to The Dispatch Digital for more updates on these groundbreaking nominations and their implications for Kenya’s governance.