The recent appointment of Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has generated significant discussion among the Kenyan populace.
This is following her directives to the personnel at Sheria House concerning their work schedules over the upcoming four weeks, aimed at tackling the existing backlog of cases. READ FULL STORY
Recently, Oduor mandated that Sheria House employees work on Saturdays during this period to facilitate a more efficient resolution of the case backlog.
This directive has elicited a range of responses from Kenyans, with a notable number expressing their discontent.
Critics have raised concerns regarding the legality of the order, arguing that it is unjust to compel employees to work on Saturdays.
Additionally, some individuals have questioned whether the employment contracts of Sheria House staff allow for weekend work.
Elsewhere, speaking during the swearing-in of Odour and Cabinet Secretary for East African Community Affairs and Regional Development, Beatrice Askul, President William
Ruto congratulated the two women for their new appointment, stating that he had confidence in them.
“This appointment is not about you being a woman, it’s about you being competent and on account of confidence and the ability to deliver
“You deserve to serve in this position and I am very confident and clear that you will not only make us as a country proud,” Ruto said.
Ruto said Oduor has a great responsibility ahead of her to fulfil.
“You come into office under a very critical moment in our nation. I will advise you to carefully read the manifesto upon which the government was elected. The office of the Attorney General has been left behind in the modernization and reform process
“The Judiciary is well ahead in terms of capacities that are necessary for that office to discharge its advisory role and legal mandate to the government and people of Kenya,” the president added.
