- Oduor becomes the first woman to hold the AG position in the country’s history.
- Oyieke said Oduor’s swearing-in as the first female Attorney General marks a pivotal moment in the nation's history.
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Utu Wetu, a human rights lobby, has asked newly appointed Attorney General Dorcas Oduor to ensure victims of sexual violence receive the reparations they need and deserve
Utu Wetu executive director Yvonne Oyieke said they are encouraged by the potential of the appointment to bring about changes in the pursuit of justice and accountability for gross violations of international human rights law.
“As an organisation dedicated to ending sexual violence, we look forward to working with Attorney General Oduor to ensure that victims of sexual violence receive the reparations they deserve,” she said.
Oduor has pledged to serve with honour and dignity and to provide valuable counsel to the President.
Oduor becomes the first woman to hold the AG position in the country’s history.
She was sworn in on Tuesday in an event witnessed by President William Ruto and graced by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Cabinet Secretaries, MPs, security officials and other dignitaries.
Oyieke said Oduor’s swearing-in as the first female Attorney General marks a pivotal moment in the nation's history.
Utu Wetu works towards advancing gender equality in Kenya, Africa, and globally.
Oyieke added that victims of Petition 122 of 2013, who were awarded compensation by the High Court for the government's failure to protect them during the 2007 post-election violence, continue to wait for justice and their rightful compensation.
“The toll of this delay is immense, and we stand with these survivors in their pursuit of justice. In December 2020, the High Court ruled in favour of four petitioners, awarding them Sh4 million each for the violation of their rights. Yet, the compensation remains undelivered,” she regretted.
She noted that four survivors have filed an appeal, seeking accountability from the state for failing to protect them from sexual violence during the post-election period.
“We look forward to collaborating with Attorney General Dorcas Oduor in her efforts to ensure that victims of sexual violence receive the reparations,” she reiterated.