The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received Justice Njoki Ndungu, candidate for the position of Judge of the International Criminal Court.

The Chairperson commended Justice Ndungu’s distinguished career in jurisprudence, including her service as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya, as well as her extensive experience within multilateral institutions, notably the AU & the UN.

He further praised Kenya’s justice system as one of the continent’s most respected and advanced.

The Chairperson underscored the importance of strong African representation within international judicial institutions and noted that Justice Ndungu’s experience, integrity, and expertise position her well to contribute meaningfully to the work of the Court.

Justice Ndungu expressed her appreciation to the Chairperson for the warm reception and words of encouragement. She reaffirmed her commitment to the principles of justice, international law, and the protection of human rights.