‘I Will Be A Lawyer For People’ – Attorney General Nominee Declares
Attorney General nominee Dorcas Oduor has stated that if confirmed, she will be a responsive Attorney General.
Oduor, who appeared before the National Assembly Appointment Committee on Friday, stated that she will also serve as a lawyer for the Kenyan people.
She stated that if she is hired, she will work alongside Kenyans to realize the vision of the Kenyan Constitution.
“I will be a responsive Attorney General and a lawyer of the people and I hope the office of Attorney General will walk with all people of Kenya in realising our aspirations under the constitution,” Oduor said.
Dorcas Oduor: I will be a responsive AG and I hope the office of the Attorney-General will walk with Kenyans in realising our aspirations under the constitution pic.twitter.com/8DTqbfIJIw
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) August 9, 2024
The AG nominees insisted that she wants to be the person who will carry out the Constitution’s provisions, such as protecting the public interest and accountability.
“I vision to be an Attorney General who will actualise the vision an Attorney General under the Constitution.
“Be the principal legal adviser to govt, represent government adequately and efficiently and protect public interest, uphold the rule of law and protect human rights, good governance and accountability,” Oduor said.
Oduor was nominated to join President William Ruto’s Cabinet after the entire Cabinet was dismissed.
If confirmed, she will be the first female attorney general in Kenya.
She will succeed Justin Muturi, who was reappointed to the Cabinet as CS for Public Service.
Oduor is currently the Secretary of Public Prosecutions in the DPP’s Office.
‘I Will Be A Lawyer For People’ – Attorney General Nominee Declares
