Kenya has launched a coordinated diplomatic campaign to secure the election of Njoki Ndung’u as a judge of the International Criminal Court, signaling both confidence in her credentials and a broader ambition to deepen the country’s influence within global legal institutions.
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi confirmed that the government has fully endorsed Justice Ndung’u’s candidacy, describing it as a nationally backed effort with the support of William Ruto and the Cabinet.
Speaking after consultations with Martha Koome and Justice Ndung’u, Mudavadi emphasised that Kenya is not leaving the outcome to chance, but instead pursuing a deliberate, structured campaign.
At the heart of this effort is a multi-agency strategy bringing together the Judiciary, the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, and Kenya’s diplomatic missions abroad.
The goal is to translate Kenya’s judicial reputation into tangible electoral support ahead of the ICC vote scheduled for December 2026 in New York, where six judges will be elected by the Assembly of States Parties.
