Chief Justice Martha Koome has congratulated Kenyan legal scholar Professor Phoebe Okowa following her election to a full nine-year term at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
In a statement shared on social media, Koome described Okowa’s election as a significant achievement and a moment of pride for Kenya.
Okowa will serve a nine-year term running from 2027 to 2036 at the United Nations’ principal judicial organ, based in The Hague, Netherlands.
Koome said the election reflected Okowa’s distinguished legal scholarship and commitment to international law and justice.
She also noted that the outcome demonstrated the confidence placed in the Kenyan jurist by the international community.
The Chief Justice wished Okowa success in her new role, expressing confidence that she would contribute to the advancement of international justice, the rule of law and the peaceful resolution of disputes among nations.
