Duncan Oburu Ojwang has rejected President Ruto’s nomination to the position of Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula in a communication on August 12, noted that he received a letter from Ojwang declining the nomination.
Ojwang cited personal reasons and a conflict of interest as the basis for his decision to reject the nomination.
Duncan Oburu Ojwang turns down President Ruto’s nomination. Photo: Courtesy.
The rejection comes as he was scheduled to appear before the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs on Wednesday, August 13, for vetting.
President Ruto nominated Ojwang to the position on August 5, 2025 and forwarded his name to the National Assembly for approval.
The KNCHR chairperson position became vacant following the death of Roseline Odhiambo Odede in January.
Notably on August 6, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC)and Katiba Institute filed a petition in the High Court challenging Ojwang’s nomination to the commission.
