The Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, has received a letter from Dr. Duncan Oburu Ojwang, declining his nomination as Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).
Dr. Ojwang’s name had been submitted to the National Assembly by President William Ruto for approval hearings.
In a Communication to the House on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Wetang’ula conveyed the President’s proposal and referred the nominee’s name and curriculum vitae to the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs for vetting.
A lawyer by profession, Dr. Ojwang has extensive experience in national and international human rights law, policy, and constitutional matters.
Dr. Ojwang cited personal reasons and a perceived conflict of interest as the basis for declining the nomination.
Following the withdrawal, the Clerk of the National Assembly, Samwel Njoroge, will formally notify the appointing authority to enable the President to propose a new nominee for the position.
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