Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa elected to International Court of Justice
Election
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Election process
Professor Phoebe Okowa of Kenya has been elected a Judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for a nine-year term, running from 2027 to 2036. The election on Tuesday night marks a significant milestone for Kenya’s representation in international judicial leadership.
Professor Okowa secured 183 votes in the UN General Assembly and 13 votes in the Security Council, fulfilling the requirements for election to the Court.
She is one of five candidates elected, having obtained an absolute majority of votes in both the United Nations General Assembly and the UN Security Council.