Dorcas Oduor was sworn in as the New Attorney General in a ceremony witnessed by President Ruto at the State House, Nairobi.

The Head of State also witnessed the swearing-in of Beatrice Askul Moe as the new Cabinet Secretary for East Africa Community and Regional Development.

This was after the National Assembly approved their nomination and were vetted on Friday, 9.

MPs approved the duo's appointment in support of the Committee on Appointments report, declaring they were suitable for the posts.

During the swearing-in, Ruto assured the two of his support as they executed their mandate.

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Ruto urged Oduor to ensure the office runs smoothly, fulfills its legal obligations, and takes up its rightful place in serving the country.

He urged her to ensure that the AG’s office extended its reach to handle legal matters and litigation in all regions of the nation.

This would guarantee that individuals had timely access to justice and that the government had legal counsel to safeguard the country's interests.

“To Dorcas you come into office in a critical moment in our nation, I advise you to carefully read the manifesto upon which this government was elected we have three fundamental issue that we consider important in the service of the people of Kenya.”

“Representation that is made available for the government is very important in protecting public interest and public good,” Ruto said.

He urged the CS EAC to pledge to ensure Kenya is fairly represented in the EAC and to interact with lawmakers to discuss measures to advance the country.

PHOTO | COURTESY: EAC CS Beatrice Askul

Given her experience in public service, Asukul was approved as a perfect fit for the EAC Affairs docket.

She served as the County Executive Committee member for Water and Irrigation in the Turkana county government between 2013 and 2016, as Director of Rift Valley Water Services Board between 2008 and 2012, Chairperson of the Technical Committee Rift Valley Water Services Board between 2011 and 2012 as chairperson of the Audit Committee Rift Valley Water Services Board between 2008 and 2011.