State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs

Official Account for the State Department for Justice, Human Rights & Constitutional Affairs, Office of the Attorney General - Kenya

[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐧.𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨, 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐦 𝐅𝐌 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟖𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥.

[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

2/2 Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Kenya & UNODC, enhancing collaboration in the fight against corruption & transnational organized crime, promoting human rights & the rule of law & identifying priority areas for technical assistance & capacity building.

[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

1/2 The Director-General United Nations Office in Vienna and Executive Director of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Amb. Monica Juma hosted the Kenyan delegation, led by the Hon. Judith Pareno PS State Department for Justice at the Vienna International Centre.

[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

2/2 Led by Hon. Judith Pareno, PS, State Department for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs, the event showcased Kenya's ongoing justice reforms and facilitated the exchange of best practices on advancing people-centred justice and access to justice for all
#CCPCJ35

[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

1/2 Kenya today hosted a high-level side event at the 35th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in Vienna on "Entrenching People-Centered Justice for Improved Access, Service Delivery and Observance of Human Rights."

[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

..and alignment with the commitments under UN General Assembly Resolution 78/227

[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

1/2 Hon. Judith Pareno, PS, State Department for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs, participated as a panelist representing Kenya during a side event organized by the Group of Friends of Access to Justice.

[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

2/2 She highlighted Kenya's people-centred approach to justice, underscoring ongoing reforms aimed at expanding access to justice for all, particularly women, children, & vulnerable groups, through enhanced legal aid services, strengthened justice sector coordination..

[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

3/3 The PS also congratulated Amb. Monica Juma on her appointment as Director-General of UNOV and Executive Director of UNODC and expressed Kenya's commitment to fostering close collaboration with her office.

#CCPCJ35

[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

1/3 Today, Kenya is participating in the 35th Reconvened Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in Vienna, Austria.

[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

2/3 Hon. Judith Pareno, PS, State Dpt for Justice, Human Rights & Constitutional Affairs, delivered Kenya's statement during the High-Level General Debate, reaffirming the country's commitment to strengthening crime prevention, criminal justice, rule of law & access to justice.

[UN Office on Drugs & Crime @UNODC]

Around the world
🔸victims are forced into criminal activities
🔸millions are targeted by fraud
🔸children are abused through online sextortion
🔸people are detained without a fair trial or cannot access justice.

Here’s how #CCPCJ35 is responding: https://t.co/iuuPj0HFgL

[Monica Juma @Monica_Juma_]

I am honoured to address the 35th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice #CCPCJ35.

We meet at a time when the foundations of multilateralism are being tested and the global criminal landscape is rapidly evolving - becoming more transnational, more digital and more complex.

Through this Commission, our collective responsibility is to ensure that multilateralism delivers real impact that helps make people safer, better protected and less forgotten.

My remarks centered on the need for dialogue, imperative for collective responsibility, and commitment to the rule of law in order strengthen the fight against transnational organized crime. I also underscored UNODC’s enduring mission to make societies safer, more just and more prosperous.

[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐲

[OAG KENYA @AGOfficeKenya]

Today, the Attorney General Hon. Dorcas Oduor, EGH, presided over the 58th National Coordinating Committee (NCC) Meeting held at the KICC, where stakeholders from various sectors convened to deliberate on strengthening integrity systems, promoting accountability and enhancing the fight against corruption.

In her remarks, the Attorney General underscored the importance of collective responsibility, institutional collaboration and regional partnerships in advancing good governance and ethical leadership. She noted that Kenya continues to make significant strides in strengthening anti-corruption frameworks through coordinated reforms, policy implementation and enhanced accountability mechanisms.

She further highlighted the role of the Kenya Leadership Integrity Forum (KLIF) in fostering stakeholder engagement and promoting a unified national approach towards integrity, transparency and public trust. The Attorney General reiterated the Government’s commitment to sustaining reforms aimed at improving service delivery and reinforcing the country’s governance structures.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for engagement and knowledge exchange between Kenya and South Africa on best practices in combating corruption and strengthening institutional integrity systems.

Among those present were the Director General of the Presidency and Secretary of the Cabinet of the Republic of South Africa, Ms. Phindile Baleni; the Auditor General, Nancy Gathungu; Principal Secretary for @StateJusticeKE, Hon. Judith Pareno; EACC Chairperson and NCC Alternate Chairperson Dr. David Oginde; Executive Director of Transparency International Kenya Ms. Sheila Masinde; EACC Secretary/Chief Executive Officer Mr. Abdi A. Mohamud, EBS, MBS; EACC Commissioners, Chief Executive Officers and Heads of Institutions.

[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐰

[EACC @EACCKenya]

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[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

2/2 During the session, the State Dept presented its priority programmes essential to delivering its mandate, alongside key deviations between its budget estimates and the approved 2026 BPS ceilings insights that will guide implementation in the coming financial year.

[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

1/2 Today, the State Department for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs, led by the Principal Secretary Hon. Judith Pareno, appeared before the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs to consider the budget estimates for the Financial Year 2026/2027.

[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

2/2 The meeting reviewed progress on 2027 Election Preparedness, anchored on a whole-of-government approach bringing together IEBC, ORPP, KLRC, the Office of the AG, the State Dept. for Justice, Human Rights & Constitutional Affairs, and the Political Parties Tribunal.

[State Dept for Justice, Human Rights & Cst Affairs @StateJusticeKE]

1/2 H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime CS & CS for Foreign & Diaspora Affairs, today chaired the 1st National Development Implementation Committee (NDIC) meeting of 2026 at KSG.
He was joined by PSs & senior officials under the Governance & Public Administration Sub-Committee.